(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) 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) personally reviews the facts and circumstances of the seizure; and (3) personally determines, according to the standards listed in § 13- 507 of this subtitle, and represents in writing that forfeiture is warranted. (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.
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