§36-364. Seizure of property used in insurance-related crimes.
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A. Any tool, implement or instrumentality used or possessed in connection with any violation of an insurance-related crime or that is the fruit of an insurance-related crime, may be seized by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency upon process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction.
B. Seizure of property described in subsection A of this section may be made by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency without process if:
1. The seizure occurs in accordance with any applicable law or rule;
2. The seizure is incident to inspection under an administrative inspection warrant;
3. The seizure is incident to search made under a search warrant;
4. The seizure is incident to a lawful arrest;
5. The seizure is made pursuant to a valid consent to search;
6. The property seized has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the state in a criminal proceeding, or in an injunction or forfeiture proceeding under this act; or
7. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.
C. When property is seized under this section, the seizing agency may:
1. Place the property under seal; or
2. Remove the property to a place selected and designated by the seizing agency. Added by Laws 2012, c. 235, § 6, eff. July 1, 2012.