§ 13-206. Disposition of forfeited property

MD Crim Pro Code § 13-206 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Whenever property is forfeited under this subtitle, the law enforcement unit that sought forfeiture of the property may only:

(1)    order the property retained for the official use of the law enforcement unit;

(2)    destroy the forfeited property; or

(3)    sell, exchange, or transfer the forfeited property to another law enforcement unit for official use by that unit.

(b)    Within 30 days after disposing of forfeited property, a law enforcement unit shall send to the Secretary of State Police:

(1)    a description of the property forfeited;

(2)    the type of disposition made; and

(3)    the identity of the person to whom the property was transferred for disposal, retention, or official use.