Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973)

21. Forfeiture and disposal of goods

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1)The court convicting any person of an offence under this Act may declare any grouped hazardous substance, appliance, product, or other object in respect of which the offence has been committed or which was used for, in or in connection with the commission of the offence, to be forfeited to the State.

 

2)Anything forfeited under subsection (1) shall be disposed of in such manner as the Director-General may direct.

 

3)Costs incurred in respect of any action under subsection (2) may be recovered from the person convicted.