Section 69

the kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product is of a perishable nature or easily deteriorates in quality;

the custody of the kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product involves unreasonable expense and inconvenience; or

there is a lack or absence of adequate or proper facilities for the storage of the kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product.

Notwithstanding subsection (1), where an analyst certifies, or if the results of tests as certified by an analyst proves, that the kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product tested by him is contaminated or is of a quality, standard or grade lower than that prescribed or permitted by any regulation, the seizing officer may keep it in custody, or if no prosecution is instituted in respect of the kenaf, kenaf product, tobacco or tobacco product, cause it to be disposed of in accordance with subsection 70(3).

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Forfeiture of seized kenaf or tobacco, etc.