Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article

Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 13-202: (a) An authorized law enforcement officer may seize property listed under § 13-201 of this subtitle as an incident to an arrest or search and seizure

What this law says, in plain English

Law enforcement may seize property during arrests or searches. Seized property must be sealed or moved to a designated location by the Department of State Police or local law enforcement.

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