Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 12-211: (a) This section does not apply if: (1) an act is agreed to by a forfeiting authority or is ordered by the court; or (2) an owner posts a bond under § 12-208 of this subtitle
What this law says, in plain English
Property owners cannot sell, mortgage, or remove structures from seized real property during court proceedings, unless authorized by the forfeiture authority, court order, or bond posting.
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