# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 13. Other Forfeitures

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

#### Section 13-507

(a) A seizing authority may seize a motor vehicle used in violation of Sec. 3-1102 or Sec. 3-1103 of the Criminal Law Article and recommend forfeiture to the forfeiting authority if the total circumstances of the case as listed in subsection (b) of this section dictate that seizure and forfeiture are justified.

(b) Circumstances to be considered in deciding whether seizure and forfeiture are justified include:

  (1) evidence that the motor vehicle was acquired by use of proceeds from a transaction involving a violation of Sec. 3-1102 or Sec. 3-1103 of the Criminal Law Article;

  (2) the circumstances of the arrest; and

  (3) the way in which the motor vehicle was used.

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