§ 13-206. Disposition of forfeited property

   (a) Options for law enforcement unit. -- 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 property to another law enforcement unit for official use by that unit.

(b) Notice to Secretary of State Police. -- Within 30 days after disposing of forfeited property, a law enforcement unit shall send to the Secretary of State Police:

   (1) a description of the property forfeited;

   (2) the type of disposition made; and

   (3) the identity of the person to whom the property was transferred for disposal, retention, or official use.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 36C(d); 2001, ch. 10, § 2; 2008, ch. 36, § 6.