Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 12-501: (a) Before exercising the right to sell property that has been seized under this title, a lienholder shall give to the forfeiting authority: (1) written notice of the intention to sell; (2) copies of documents giving rise to the lien; (3) an affidavit under oath by the lienholder: (i) stating that t
What this law says, in plain English
A lienholder must provide written notice, lien documents, and a sworn statement about default to the forfeiting authority before selling seized property. The authority may release the property to the lienholder upon request.
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