Forfeiture and seizure

(1) If any chemical weapon is developed, produced, otherwise acquired, stockpiled, retained, used or transferred in contravention of section 6, the chemical weapon is forfeited to the Government of Belize. (2) Any public officer duly authorized by the Minister, or a member of the Belize Police Department may, without a warrant, seize such chemical weapon that is forfeited or that he has reasonable grounds to believe to be forfeited to the Government of Belize under sub-section (1). (3) The chemical weapon seized under this section shall be stored pending disposal, and shall be disposed of as the Minister thinks fit.