Section 2230 - Abandonment of liquorThe following provisions govern the procedures for handling abandoned liquor. [1993, c. 730, §51(NEW).]
1.Bureau as repository. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the bureau acts as a repository for all liquor found abandoned in this State. [1993, c. 730, §51(NEW).]
2.Procedure. A law enforcement agency that takes custody of abandoned liquor shall: A. Notify the bureau that the agency has taken custody of the abandoned liquor and forward to the bureau the reason for taking custody and a complete list of the quantities and types of liquor in the agency's custody the day the law enforcement agency takes custody or the next regular business day; and [1993, c. 730, §51(NEW).]B. Secure the liquor for a period of 30 days, after which time the agency shall transfer the liquor to the bureau for disposal. [2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §55(AMD).] [2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §55(AMD).]
3.Filing a claim. A person who wishes to file a claim for abandoned liquor must notify the bureau in writing within the 30-day period prescribed in subsection 2, paragraph B and identify the abandoned liquor. If a claim is not made within the 30-day period, the abandoned liquor becomes the property of the State. [1993, c. 730, §51(NEW).]
Amended by 2013, c. 368,§ V-55, eff. 6/26/2013.1993, c. 730, § 51 (NEW) . 1997, c. 373, § 163 (AMD) .