Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article

Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 13-206: (a) Whenever property is forfeited under this subtitle, the law enforcement unit that sought forfeiture of the property may only: (1) order the property retained for the official use of the law enforcement unit; (2) destroy the forfeited property; or (3) sell, exchange, or transfer the forfeited pro

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Law enforcement may keep, destroy, or transfer forfeited property to other law enforcement units for official use. Agencies must report property dispositions to the Secretary of State Police within 30 days.

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