# Noise Act 1996, Paragraph 5


If in proceedings for a noise offence no order for forfeiture of related equipment is made, the court (whether or not a person is convicted of the offence) may give such directions as to the return, retention or disposal of the equipment by the responsible local authority as it thinks fit.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/37/schedule/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/noise-act-1996/schedule/paragraph-5
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