(a) Alcoholic beverages and other contraband kept, possessed, used, sold, manufactured, stored, or transported in violation of this article:
(1) are subject to seizure and forfeiture; and
(2) when seized, may be recovered or disposed of only as provided in this subtitle.
Forfeiture
(b) Property is forfeited if it:
(1) was seized as contraband in the possession or control of a defendant who is found guilty of violating this article; or
(2) is otherwise found to be contraband or in violation of this article.
Unclaimed contraband
(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, property is forfeited if it:
(i) is seized as contraband and remains unclaimed for 30 days after seizure; and
(ii) has not been destroyed in accordance with this subtitle.
(2)(i) A vehicle, a vessel, or an aircraft that is seized as contraband is forfeited unless a protest is filed within 30 days after the publication under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.
(ii) The Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate:
1. if possible, shall notify the registered owner of the property of the seizure; and
2. shall publish a notice:
A. in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft was seized; and
B. informing interested persons of the seizure and the right to file a protest.
Credits
Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2020, c. 359, § 1, eff. June 1, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 360, § 1, eff. June 1, 2020; Acts 2023, c. 450, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
