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Rh ::(ii) any written notice under section 356 consenting to the release of the seized goods to the dealer; and
 * (b) be accompanied by the prescribed written undertakings.

(3) If subsections (1) and (2) are satisfied, the seized goods are forfeited to the Government and must be disposed of—
 * (a) in any prescribed manner; or
 * (b) if no manner of disposal is prescribed, as the Director-General directs.

Release by consent

356.—(1) A person who made a request to seize or a request to continue detention may consent to releasing the seized goods to the dealer by giving written notice to the Director-General.

(2) The Director-General must release the seized goods to the dealer unless—
 * (a) the Government or any public body is required or permitted by any law to retain control of the seized goods; or
 * (b) the Court orders otherwise under section 345.

Release for non-compliance with directions, etc.

357.—(1) The Director-General or a customs officer may refuse to seize goods and may release any seized goods if any direction of the Director-General, or any prescribed requirement, is not complied with.

(2) Subsection (1) does not require the Director-General to release any seized goods if the Government or any public body is required or permitted under any law to retain control of the goods.

Unsecured expenses of Director-General

358.—(1) This section applies where—
 * (a) the Director-General incurs reasonable expenses in taking any action under this Division in relation to seized goods