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§47-1504.
§47-1504.
A. Any tool, implement, or instrumentality, including but not limited
to a motor vehicle or motor vehicle part, used or possessed in
connection with any violation of Section 3 of this act may be seized
by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency upon process
issued by any court of competent jurisdiction.
B. Seizure of property described in subsection A of this section may
be made by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency without
process if:
1. in accordance with any applicable law or regulation;
2. the seizure is incident to inspection under an administrative
inspection warrant;
3. the seizure is incident to search made under a search warrant;
4. the seizure is incident to a lawful arrest;
5. the seizure is made pursuant to a valid consent to search;
6. the property seized has been the subject of a prior judgment in
favor of the state in a criminal proceeding, or in an injunction or
forfeiture proceeding under Section 6 of this act; or
7. there are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is
directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.
C. When property is seized under this section, the seizing agency may:
1. place the property under seal; or
2. remove the property to a place selected and designated by the
seizing agency.
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