# Sec. 5-238.01. Release of stolen property

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 5-238.01. Release of stolen property

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-238.01 (2026)

(a) A dealer shall hold for, and release to, an authorized member of the County Police Department any item of personal property listed in Section 5-233 located at the place of business of the secondhand dealer if:

  (1) The item is established to have been stolen;

  (2) The owner of the item or victim of the theft has:

    (A) Positively identified the item; or

    (B) Provided an affidavit of ownership; and

  (3) The stolen property report describes the item.

(b) When the County Police Department no longer needs an item for evidence, the County Police Department shall give the item to its owner.

(c) A secondhand dealer or pawn dealer who is required to release an item under this Subdivision is not entitled to reimbursement for any pledge or purchase price paid for the item from:

  (1) The County Police Department to which the secondhand dealer or pawn dealer released the item;

  (2) The owner of the item; or

  (3) The victim of the theft.