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Code · Maryland · Criminal Procedure

§ 12-212

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§12–212.
A seizing authority or prosecuting authority may not directly or indirectly transfer seized property to a federal law enforcement authority or agency unless:
(1)a criminal case related to the seizure is prosecuted in the federal court system under federal law;
(2)the owner of the property consents to the forfeiture;
(3)the property is cash of at least $50,000; or
(4)the seizing authority transfers the property to a federal authority under a federal seizure warrant issued to take custody of assets originally seized under State law.
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