Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CONFISCATION OF CRIMINAL ASSETS ACT 2003 (NO. 8 OF 2003) - SECT 263

    (1)     To remove any doubt, a civil forfeiture order may be applied for and made in relation to a serious offence even though—

        (a)     an application for a forfeiture order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 1991 in relation to the offence or a related offence failed; or

        (b)     a person was cleared of the offence before the commencement of this Act.

Note     This Act applies in relation to offences, whether committed, or alleged to have been committed, before or after the commencement of this Act (see s 5).

    (2)     To remove any doubt, a penalty order may be applied for and made under this Act in relation to an offence mentioned in subsection (1).