(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; and 2. shall publish a notice: A. 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; and 2. shall publish a notice: A. in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft was seized; and B. informing interested persons of the seizure and the right to file a protest.
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