Section 13-508 - Recommendation of forfeiture(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.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 22,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 21,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 636,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.