Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) Before proceedings are instituted for an offence against section 37 or 38 in relation to any goods or advertising material seized under section 51, the person from whom they were seized may voluntarily forfeit the goods or advertising material to the Crown.
(2) A voluntary forfeiture under subsection (1) must be by written notice given to the Office of Sport and Recreation Victoria.
(3) On receipt of a notice of voluntary forfeiture under subsection (2)—
(a) the seized goods or advertising material are forfeited to the Crown; and
(b) the Office of Sport and Recreation Victoria must cause the relevant event organiser to be notified that the goods or advertising material have been voluntarily forfeited to the Crown.
(4) If any seized goods or advertising material are forfeited to the Crown under this section—
(a) the Minister may direct that the goods or material be disposed of in any manner that the Minister thinks fit; and
(b) if the Minister directs that the goods or material are to be disposed of by sale—
(i) the Minister must consult with the relevant event organiser before that sale; and
(ii) the proceeds of the sale must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.