Singapore legislation
Section 87
Section 87
Forfeiture of seized goods by consent
Amended by34/201834/2018
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), the importer or exporter (as the case may be) may, by written notice and the giving of the prescribed written undertakings to the Director‑General, consent to the seized goods being forfeited to the Government.
Amended by34/2018
(2)
The notice must be given before any infringement action in relation to the seized goods is instituted.
(3)
If the importer or exporter satisfies the requirements of subsection (1), the seized goods are forfeited to the Government and must 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 Director‑General directs.
Amended by34/2018