A seizing authority or prosecuting authority may not directly or indirectly transfer seized property to a federal law enforcement authority or agency unless:
(1) a criminal case related to the seizure is prosecuted in the federal court system under federal law;
(2) the owner of the property consents to the forfeiture;
(3) the property is cash of at least $50,000; or
(4) the seizing authority transfers the property to a federal authority under a federal seizure warrant issued to take custody of assets originally seized under State law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations
Section 12-201 - Seizure and Summary Forfeiture of Contraband
Section 12-202 - Seizure of Property Subject to Forfeiture
Section 12-204 - Seizure of Motor Vehicles -- in General
Section 12-205 - Seizure of Motor Vehicles -- Exceptions
Section 12-206 - Recommendation of Forfeiture by Seizing Authority
Section 12-207 - Return of Vehicle to Owner After Seizure
Section 12-208 - Owner Obtaining Possession of Seized Property
Section 12-209 - Seizure of Real Property
Section 12-210 - Possession of Seized Real Property by Owners or Tenants
Section 12-211 - Prohibited Acts
Section 12-212 - Transfer to Federal Authority Prohibited; Exceptions