273 Power of relevant authority to sell seized fish in its possession
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (2009 c 23) | Legislation

273  Power of relevant authority to sell seized fish in its possession

(1)     Any fish which are being retained by the relevant authority under section 271 may be sold by the authority.

(2)     Any power which a court has to order the forfeiture of any fish may instead be exercised in relation to the proceeds of any sale of the fish under this section.

(3)     Subject to subsection (6), the proceeds of any sale under this section may be retained by the relevant authority until such time as—

(a)     a court exercises any power it has to order the forfeiture of the proceeds, or

(b)     either of the grounds for release mentioned in subsection (4)

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