1. (a) The chief law enforcement officer of the seizing authority that seizes a motor vehicle used in violation of § 3-1102 or § 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. (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. (2) personally reviews the facts and circumstances of the seizure; and
   3. (3) personally determines, according to the standards listed in § 13-507 of this subtitle, and represents in writing that forfeiture is warranted.
2. (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.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 636, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 21, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 22, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.