# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 13. Other Forfeitures

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

#### Section 13-508

(a) The chief law enforcement officer of the seizing authority that seizes a motor vehicle used in violation of Sec. 3-1102 or Sec. 3-1103 of the Criminal Law Article may recommend to the appropriate forfeiting authority in writing that the motor vehicle be forfeited only if the officer:

  (1) determines from the records of the Motor Vehicle Administration the names and addresses of all registered owners and secured parties as defined in the Code;

  (2) personally reviews the facts and circumstances of the seizure; and

  (3) personally determines, according to the standards listed in Sec. 13-507 of this subtitle, and represents in writing that forfeiture is warranted.

(b) A sworn affidavit by the chief law enforcement officer that the officer followed the requirements of subsection (a) of this section is admissible in evidence in a proceeding under this subtitle.

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