1. Seized means of transport shall be released on a solvent bond or on deposit of the value. However, such release shall be offered, without security or deposit, to the owner in good faith who is not being prosecuted pursuant to this Code.
2. By way of derogation from 1, the release of a means of transport containing hiding places set up with a view to concealing the fraudulent goods may only be offered once these hiding places have been cleared.
3. In all cases, release is subject to reimbursement of any costs incurred by the administration to ensure the custody and preservation of the means of transport and to ensure the removal of any hiding places.