24.03(1)Despite section 24.02, when within seven days after an off-road vehicle has been impounded under this Act, no person notifies the Registrar they are the registered owner of the vehicle, and the Registrar ascertains that the vehicle has a market value not exceeding $1,000, the Registrar may, with the authorization of the Minister and subject to subsection (2), dispose of the vehicle as the Registrar sees fit, including selling it for the best price possible in the circumstances.

24.03(2)Before disposing of an off-road vehicle under subsection (1), the Registrar shall give notice in The Royal Gazette specifying the name of the registered owner, a short description of the vehicle and the date after which it is proposed to dispose of the vehicle.

24.03(3)The Minister shall apply the proceeds of a sale, if applicable, in payment of the costs and charges of storage and the fine, damages to property or persons, if any, and the costs of advertising and sale.

24.03(4)If any person other than the registered owner claims to be the owner of the off-road vehicle or to have an interest in it by reason of a lien or otherwise, the Minister, upon being notified of the claim or claims, shall pay over the balance of the proceeds of the sale, subject to subsection (3), to the Registrar of The Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick, to be disposed of as a judge of the Court may by order direct.