Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-523
Seizure of contraband property or conveyances
Effective Jul 1, 2023Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-399.3 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-523 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 450, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.State of Maryland
(a)
- (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
- (2) “Comptroller” means the Comptroller of the State.
- (3) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
- (b) If, in good faith and with reasonable grounds, the Comptroller, the Executive Director, or a peace officer of the State seizes contraband property or a conveyance used to transport contraband property under § 13-835 of the Tax--General Article, the Comptroller, Executive Director, or peace officer is not civilly or criminally liable for the seizure.
Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-399.3 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-523 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 450, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.