Section 52
Forfeiture of seized goods by consent
of Plant Varieties Protection Act
ActIn forceProvision 53 of 67
Section 52
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), the importer may, by written notice to the Controller, consent to the seized goods being forfeited to the
Government.
(2)
The notice shall be given before any infringement action in relation to the seized goods is instituted.
(3)
If the importer gives such a notice, the seized goods are forfeited to the Government and shall be disposed of —
(a)
in the manner prescribed by rules made under this Act; or
(b)
if no manner of disposal is so prescribed, as the Controller directs.