{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-48-905.02","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 48-905.02","heading":"Forfeitures.","body":"(a)\nThe following property is subject to forfeiture if determined to be used in furtherance of or as proceeds of the manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance as prohibited by §  48-904.01(a): containers, conveyances, equipment, raw materials, real property, money, currency, securities, negotiable instruments, instrumentalities, books, records, and research products, including formulas and data.\n\n(b)\nContraband is not subject to forfeiture under this section, but may be seized and disposed of in accordance with applicable law; provided, that controlled substances shall be retained until the prosecutorial authority responsible for prosecuting a violation under this chapter certifies that such controlled substances are no longer needed as evidence.\n\n(c)\nNo property shall be subject to forfeiture for conduct involving only a violation of § 48-904.01(d).\n\n(d)\nAll seizures and forfeitures under this section shall follow the standards and procedures set forth in D.C. Law 20-278.","path":["Title 48. Foods and Drugs.","Chapter 9. Controlled Substances Act.","Subchapter V. Enforcement and Administrative Provisions."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/48-905.02","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"d49ef4c887229e68e1d7fc079851ae8e2059c0ee4d4e5d371e4aef8e37dbf334","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-48-905.01","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-48-905.03"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}