Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act

Marginal note:Decision of Minister

• 39.18 (1) Within 90 days after the end of the period referred to in subsection 39.17(2), the Minister shall decide whether the officer who seized the goods had the reasonable grounds referred to in section 39.14.

• Marginal note:Deferral of decision

  (2) If charges are laid with respect to a money laundering offence, a terrorist activity financing offence or a sanctions evasion offence in respect of the goods seized, the Minister may defer making a decision but shall make it in any case no later than 30 days after the conclusion of all court proceedings in respect of those charges.

• Marginal note:Notice of decision

  (3) The Minister shall, without delay after making a decision, serve on the person, entity or lawful owner who requested it a written notice of the decision together with the reasons for it.