§ 5594. Seizure- Forfeiture
TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 5594. Seizure: Forfeiture. (a) Upon receiving a written report of the seizure of alcoholic beverages, vehi- cles or other property subject to seizure under the provisions of this Article the Attorney General shall institute proceedings in the Superior Court and have the seized property declared forfeited to the government. (b) Upon finding by the court that any alcoholic beverages, vehicles or other property were seized in accordance with the provisions of this Article, the court shall adjudge to seized property forfeited to the government. In the event a vehicle subject to seizure is found to have been used without the knowledge or consent of the owner it shall not be forfeited. The burden is on the owner of the vehicle to show lack of knowledge or consent. Source: MIDC § 11.20.050; PL 17-83 § 3 (September 23, 2012). Commission Comment: See the comment to 4 CMC § 5511.
Source: CNMI Law Revision Commission