Section 13-401 - Definitions.
§ 13-401. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Forfeiting authority.- "Forfeiting authority" has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.
(c) Governing body.- "Governing body" has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.
(d) Lienholder.- "Lienholder" has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.
(e) Mortgage Fraud law.- "Mortgage Fraud law" means the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act, Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Real Property Article.
(f) Owner.- "Owner" has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.
(g) Proceeds.- "Proceeds" includes property derived directly or indirectly in connection with or as a result of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.
(h) Property.-
(1) "Property" includes:
(i) real property and anything growing on or attached to real property;
(ii) personal property; and
(iii) money.
(2) "Property" does not include a lessor's interest in property subject to a bona fide lease, unless the forfeiting authority can show that:
(i) the lessor participated in a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or
(ii) the property was the proceeds of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.
(i) Seizing authority.- "Seizing authority" has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.
[2008, chs. 3, 4; ch. 36, § 6.]