# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 13. Other Forfeitures

### Subtitle 5. Violations of the Human Trafficking Law

#### Section 13-504

Personal property subject to forfeiture under this subtitle may be seized:

(1) on a warrant issued by a court that has jurisdiction over the property; and

(2) without a warrant when:

  (i) the seizure is incident to an arrest or a search under a search warrant;

  (ii) the seizure is incident to an inspection under an administrative inspection warrant;

  (iii) the property subject to seizure has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the State in a criminal injunction or forfeiture proceeding under this subtitle; or

  (iv) there is probable cause to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.

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