(1) AMSA may dispose of a thing seized under this Part if:
(a) an inspector has under section 283 taken reasonable steps to return the thing to a person; and
(b) either:
(i) the inspector has been unable to locate the person, despite making reasonable efforts; or
(ii) the person has refused to take possession of the thing.
(2) AMSA may dispose of the thing in such manner as AMSA thinks appropriate.