§ 12-212. Transfer to federal authority prohibited; exceptions.

MD Crim Pro Code § 12-212 (2019) (N/A)
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A seizing authority or prosecuting authority may not directly or indirectly transfer seized property to a federal law enforcement authority or agency unless:

(1)    a criminal case related to the seizure is prosecuted in the federal court system under federal law;

(2)    the owner of the property consents to the forfeiture;

(3)    the property is cash of at least $50,000; or

(4)    the seizing authority transfers the property to a federal authority under a federal seizure warrant issued to take custody of assets originally seized under State law.