1. (a) If an answer has been filed on time, the court shall set a hearing on the forfeiture claim within 60 days after the later of:

   1. (1) posting of notice under § 12-306(b)(1) or (2) of this subtitle; or
   2. (2) final publication of notice under § 12-306(b)(3) of this subtitle.
2. (b) Without a hearing, the court may order forfeiture of the property interest of a person who fails to timely file an answer.

Added by Acts 2001, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.

Formerly Art. 27, § 297.