Section 48
Release of things seized
of Trade Descriptions Act 2011
If any book, record, accounts, document, computerized data, goods or thing has been seized under this Act, the Assistant
Controller who effected the seizure may release the book, record, accounts, document, computerized data, goods or thing to the person as he determines to be lawfully entitled to it, if he is satisfied that the book, record, accounts, document, computerized data, goods or thing is not otherwise required for the purpose of any proceedings under this Act, or for the purpose of any prosecution under any other written law, and in such event neither the Assistant Controller effecting the seizure, nor the Federal Government, the Controller or any person acting on behalf of the Federal Government or the
Controller shall be liable to any proceedings by any person if the seizure and the release of the book, record, accounts, document, computerized data, goods or thing had been effected in good faith.
(2)
A record in writing shall be made by the Assistant Controller effecting the release of anything under subsection (1) specifying in detail the circumstances of and the reason for the release.