Temporary seizure of exhibits and means under administrative procedures: Legal issues and recommendations for reform

The temporary seizure of exhibits and means under administrative procedures is a preventive measure used to ensure the handling of administrative violations and may directly restrict the property rights of individuals and organizations. Although the current legal framework has introduced numerous amendments concerning the grounds, procedures, duration, and management of temporarily seized property, several issues still require clarification, including the condition of “strict necessity,” the point at which temporary seizure must terminate, responsibility for the management and preservation of seized property, and the legal basis for continued management of property after the seizure has ended. Based on an analysis of current legal provisions, this study identifies outstanding legal issues and proposes recommendations for improving the legal framework to ensure that temporary seizure is applied only to the extent necessary while safeguarding the lawful rights and interests of the parties concerned.