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230 :(d) state that the goods will be released to the dealer unless—
 * (i) an infringement action is brought in relation to the goods within the prescribed time after the date specified in the notice; and
 * (ii) the requestor informs the Director-General of the action within that time.

(3) The date mentioned in subsection (2)(d) must not be earlier than the date on which the notice is given.

(4) The notice may be given personally, by post or (if the recipient gives prior consent) by email.

Inspection and seizure without request

336.—(1) A customs officer may examine any goods (including goods in transit) that the officer reasonably suspects to be infringing goods.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a customs officer may seize goods that the officer reasonably suspects are—
 * (a) infringing goods; and
 * (b) imported or to be exported.

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to goods in transit, unless they are consigned to a person with a commercial or physical presence in Singapore.

Notice of seizure

337.—(1) After goods have been seized under section 336, the Director-General must give written notice to—
 * (a) any person whom the Director-General considers to be a rights owner of the goods; and
 * (b) the dealer.

(2) The notice must—
 * (a) identify the seized goods;