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§ 13-401. Definitions

MD Crim Pro Code § 13-401 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Forfeiting authority” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.

(c)    “Governing body” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.

(d)    “Lienholder” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.

(e)    “Mortgage Fraud law” means the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act, Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Real Property Article.

(f)    “Owner” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.

(g)    “Proceeds” includes property derived directly or indirectly in connection with or as a result of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.

(h)    (1)    “Property” includes:

(i)    real property and anything growing on or attached to real property;

(ii)    personal property; and

(iii)    money.

(2)    “Property” does not include a lessor’s interest in property subject to a bona fide lease, unless the forfeiting authority can show that:

(i)    the lessor participated in a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or

(ii)    the property was the proceeds of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.

(i)    “Seizing authority” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.

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