Maryland § 1-2A-01
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-2A-01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2A-01.
(a) Unless otherwise provided by law, the Department shall maintain custody of any abandoned, lost, or seized personal property that comes into the custody of the Department until the Department determines that the custody by the Department is not necessary to any investigation or prosecution.
(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, after a determination described under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall return abandoned, lost, or seized personal property to the person who:
(1) Establishes the person’s right to possession of the abandoned, lost, or seized personal property; and
(2) Gives a proper receipt for the abandoned, lost, or seized personal property.
(c) (1) Unless otherwise provided by law, if abandoned, lost, or seized personal property is in the custody of the Department for 6 months or custody by the Department is not necessary to any investigation or prosecution, the Department shall give notice by certified mail to the last known address of the person entitled to possession, if known.
(2) Unless otherwise provided by law, if the person entitled to possession of the abandoned, lost, or seized personal property fails to respond to the notice described under this subsection within 30 days from the date the notice is mailed, the Department may dispose of the property in the best interest of the State.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-2A-01
What does Maryland Code § 1-2A-01 cover?
Section 1-2A-01 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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