1. A Supplier whose goods have been seized or held may apply to the Competent Court for their release. Within 24 hours after the application, the Court may order release subject to the following conditions: a. The Supplier provides evidence that the goods are perishable or liable to rapid deterioration. b. Samples of the held goods have been taken for examination. c. The Court is satisfied that release is unlikely to endanger public health. 2. Without prejudice to Clause 1, the goods shall be released if the Competent Court does not issue an order confirming the hold within 45 days following the day of seizure; for goods liable to perish or deteriorate rapidly, that period may not exceed 20 days.
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