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(1) A vessel, vehicle, an aircraft or any other item ordered to be forfeited under this Act may, at the expiry of the time limited for appeal and if an appeal is not lodged, be disposed of in the manner determined by the Council.

(2) A vessel, vehicle, an aircraft or any other item seized under this Act but not forfeited in legal proceedings may be held by the Commission until the fines, orders for costs and penalties imposed under this Act have been paid and, failing payment within the time allowed, may be sold and the balance of the proceeds returned to the person entitled in accordance with this Act after deduction of the fines, orders for costs, penalties imposed under this Act and costs of sale.

(3) Except where otherwise provided in this Act, the proceeds of sale of forfeited items other than fines shall be deposited in the Fund established under section 36.