(1) Any person claiming that anything seized is not liable to forfeiture shall, by himself or herself or his or her agent give notice in writing to the Accountant General of such claim, within 10 days of the seizure, and such notice shall state that the person claiming is the owner or is agent for the owner, as the case may be, of the thing seized and shall also state the residence and occupation of the claimant.
(2) Every such claim shall be supported by the oath of the claimant, or, if the claim is made through an agent, by that of his or her agent swearing to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.
(3) When any such claim is made through an agent evidence of his or her authority as agent shall be filed with the claim; and if such authority is not admitted on the hearing, it must be proved.