§ 13–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 13-401 (2026)
Title 13. Other Forfeitures
Subtitle 4. Violations of the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Forfeiting authority” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.
(c)
“Governing body” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.
(d)
“Lienholder” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.
(e)
“Mortgage Fraud law” means the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act, Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Real Property Article.
(f)
“Owner” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.
(g)
“Proceeds” includes property derived directly or indirectly in connection with or as a result of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.
(h)
(1)
“Property” includes:
(i)
real property and anything growing on or attached to real property;
(ii)
personal property; and
(iii)
money.
(2)
“Property” does not include a lessor’s interest in property subject to a bona fide lease, unless the forfeiting authority can show that:
(i)
the lessor participated in a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or
(ii)
the property was the proceeds of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.
(i)
“Seizing authority” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.