The following provisions govern the procedures for handling abandoned liquor.

1. 1. Bureau as repository Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the bureau acts as a repository for all liquor found abandoned in this State.

   [PL 1993, c. 730, §51 (NEW).]

2. 2. Procedure A law enforcement agency that takes custody of abandoned liquor shall:

   1. A. Notify the bureau that the agency has taken custody of the abandoned liquor and forward to the bureau the reason for taking custody and a complete list of the quantities and types of liquor in the agency's custody the day the law enforcement agency takes custody or the next regular business day; and

      [PL 1993, c. 730, §51 (NEW).]

   2. B. Secure the liquor for a period of 30 days, after which time the agency shall transfer the liquor to the bureau for disposal.

      [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §55 (AMD).]

   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §55 (AMD).]

3. 3. Filing a claim A person who wishes to file a claim for abandoned liquor must notify the bureau in writing within the 30-day period prescribed in subsection 2, paragraph B and identify the abandoned liquor. If a claim is not made within the 30-day period, the abandoned liquor becomes the property of the State.

   [PL 1993, c. 730, §51 (NEW).]

PL 1993, c. 730, §51 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §163 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §55 (AMD).