Section 6-101 - Seizure of contraband(a) Alcoholic beverages and other contraband kept, possessed, used, sold, manufactured, stored, or transported in violation of this article: (1) are subject to seizure and forfeiture; and(2) when seized, may be recovered or disposed of only as provided in this subtitle.(b) Property is forfeited if it: (1) was seized as contraband in the possession or control of a defendant who is found guilty of violating this article; or(2) is otherwise found to be contraband or in violation of this article.(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, property is forfeited if it: (i) is seized as contraband and remains unclaimed for 30 days after seizure; and(ii) has not been destroyed in accordance with this subtitle.(2)(i) A vehicle, a vessel, or an aircraft that is seized as contraband is forfeited unless a protest is filed within 30 days after the publication under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.(ii) The Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate:1. if possible, shall notify the registered owner of the property of the seizure; and2. shall publish a notice: A. in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft was seized; andB. informing interested persons of the seizure and the right to file a protest.Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 450, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 360, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2020.Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 359, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2020.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.