366_2003 — Disposal of Property in Police Possession Regulation

s. 1 — Definition

In this regulation, property means property described in section 67 (1) of the Community Charter.

s. 2 — Who may dispose of property

Property may be disposed of by the municipality or by a person authorized by the council.

s. 3 — Property must be held before disposal

s. 3(1)

Except as permitted under subsection (2), property must not be disposed of until it has been in the possession of the police service for 3 months.

s. 3(2)

Property may be disposed of at any time if

s. 3(2)(a)

the property is a perishable article,

s. 3(2)(b)

the property has no apparent marketable value, or

s. 3(2)(c)

custody of the property involves unreasonable expense or inconvenience.

s. 4 — Notice of proposed sale or other disposal of property

Except for property referred to in section 3 (2), notice of the sale of or other disposal process for property must be given in accordance with section 94 [requirements for public notice] of the Community Charter.

s. 5 — Proceeds of sale of property

Unless claimed by and paid to the lawful owner of the property, the proceeds of any sale of property must be held for 6 months from the date of sale and then may be dealt with as directed by the council.