Paragraph 6 F1

(1)

Where this sub-paragraph applies, the chief constable may—

(a)

sell property to which this Schedule applies; or

(b)

if in his opinion it would be impracticable to sell such property, dispose of it.

(2)

Sub-paragraph (1) above applies—

(a)

at any time after the expiry of the relevant period where, within that period—

(i)

no claim has been made under paragraph 5 above; or

(ii)

any such a claim which has been made has been rejected by the chief constable; and

(b)

where a claim has been made under paragraph 5 above and not determined within the relevant period, at any time after the rejection of that claim by the chief constable.

(3)

In sub-paragraph (2) above, the “relevant period” means a period of six months beginning with the day on which the period of retention permitted by paragraph 2 above expired.

(4)

Sections 71, 72 and 77(1) of this Act shall apply to a disposal under this paragraph as they apply to a disposal under section 68 of this Act.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 2A inserted (1.12.1998) by 1998 c. 37, s. 24(4), Sch. 1; S.I. 1998/2327, art. 4