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Section 57 Notice to be given where substances seizedI1

(1)

An officer who has seized a substance under section 55 or 56 must make reasonable efforts to give written notice—

(a)

to the person from whom the substance was seized, and

(b)

if the officer thinks that the substance may belong to a different person, to that person.

(2)

A notice under subsection (1) must explain the effect of sections 59, 60, 61 and 63.

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Commencement

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S. 57 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(j)