55.20. Every seized animal, product or equipment shall be returned to its owner, custodian or possessor on the occurrence of either of the following situations:(1) if a period of 90 days has expired from the date of seizure and no proceedings have been instituted; or
(2) if the veterinary surgeon, inspector or analyst is satisfied, after verification within that time, that no offence against this Act, the regulations or an order has been committed or that the owner, custodian or possessor of what has been seized has since complied with the provisions of this Act, the regulations or an order.