§ 6–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 6-101 (2026)
Title 6. Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Subtitle 1. Forfeitures
§ 6–101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Alcoholic beverages, unauthorized consumable products, as defined under § 1–323 of this article, and other contraband kept, possessed, used, sold, manufactured, stored, or transported in violation of this article:
(1)
are subject to seizure and forfeiture; and
(2)
when seized, may be recovered or disposed of only as provided in this subtitle.
(b)
Property is forfeited if it:
(1)
was seized as contraband in the possession or control of a defendant who is found guilty of violating this article;
(2)
is otherwise found to be contraband or in violation of this article; or
(3)
was seized in accordance with § 1–323 of this article.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, property is forfeited if it:
(i)
is seized as contraband and remains unclaimed for 30 days after seizure; and
(ii)
has not been destroyed in accordance with this subtitle.
(2)
(i)
A vehicle, a vessel, or an aircraft that is seized as contraband is forfeited unless a protest is filed within 30 days after the publication under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.
(ii)
The Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate:
(1)
if possible, shall notify the registered owner of the property of the seizure; and
(2)
shall publish a notice:
(A)
in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft was seized; and
(B)
informing interested persons of the seizure and the right to file a protest.