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(ii) any written notice under section 356 consenting to the release of the seized goods to the dealer; and
(b) be accompanied by the prescribed written undertakings.

(3) If subsections (1) and (2) are satisfied, the seized goods are forfeited to the Government and must be disposed of—

(a) in any prescribed manner; or
(b) if no manner of disposal is prescribed, as the Director-General directs.

Release by consent

356.—(1) A person who made a request to seize or a request to continue detention may consent to releasing the seized goods to the dealer by giving written notice to the Director-General.

(2) The Director-General must release the seized goods to the dealer unless—

(a) the Government or any public body is required or permitted by any law to retain control of the seized goods; or
(b) the Court orders otherwise under section 345.

Release for non-compliance with directions, etc.

357.—(1) The Director-General or a customs officer may refuse to seize goods and may release any seized goods if any direction of the Director-General, or any prescribed requirement, is not complied with.

(2) Subsection (1) does not require the Director-General to release any seized goods if the Government or any public body is required or permitted under any law to retain control of the goods.

Unsecured expenses of Director-General

358.—(1) This section applies where—

(a) the Director-General incurs reasonable expenses in taking any action under this Division in relation to seized goods