# § 16-302 Authority to seize, test, etc.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 16-302 Authority to seize, test, etc.

Balt., Md., Code § 16-302 (2026)

(a) On reasonable belief that a violation of this title has occurred, the Commissioner may:

  (1) seize and detain any product suspected to be a psychoactive substance;

  (2) submit the seized product for laboratory testing and analysis;

  (3) retain for use in further proceedings any seized product found to be a psychoactive substance; and

  (4) destroy any product ultimately determined to be a psychoactive substance involved in a violation of this title.

(b) Any product found not to be a psychoactive substance involved in a violation of this subtitle must be promptly returned to the person from whom seized, less any amount destroyed for testing.

*History: Ord. 16-440*