# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 13. Other Forfeitures

### Subtitle 2. Violations of Gun Laws

#### Section 13-206

(a) Whenever property is forfeited under this subtitle, the law enforcement unit that sought forfeiture of the property may only:

  (1) order the property retained for the official use of the law enforcement unit;

  (2) destroy the forfeited property; or

  (3) sell, exchange, or transfer the forfeited property to another law enforcement unit for official use by that unit.

(b) Within 30 days after disposing of forfeited property, a law enforcement unit shall send to the Secretary of State Police:

  (1) a description of the property forfeited;

  (2) the type of disposition made; and

  (3) the identity of the person to whom the property was transferred for disposal, retention, or official use.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)