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2(1)Any seized equipment may be retained—S
(a)during the period of 28 days beginning with the seizure; or
(b)if it is related equipment in proceedings for a noise offence instituted within that period against any person, until—
(i)that person is sentenced or otherwise dealt with for, or acquitted of, the offence; or
(ii)the proceedings are discontinued.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not authorise the retention of seized equipment if—
(a)a person has been given a fixed penalty notice under section 46 in respect of any noise;
(b)the equipment was seized because of its use in the emission of the noise in respect of which the fixed penalty notice was given; and
(c)that person has paid the fixed penalty before the end of the period allowed for its payment.