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: are subject to seizure and forfeiture; and when seized, may be recovered or disposed of only as provided in this subtitle. Property is forfeited if it: was seized as contraband in the possession or control of a defendant who is found guilty of violating this article; is otherwise found to be contraband or in violation of this article; or was seized in accordance with § 1–323 of this article. Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, property is forfeited if it: is seized as contraband and remains unclaimed for 30 days after seizure; and has not been destroyed in accordance with this subtitle. 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. The Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate: if possible, shall notify the registered owner of the property of the seizure; and shall publish a notice: in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft was seized; and informing interested persons of the seizure and the right to file a protest.