Section 13-107 - Prima facie evidence - Contraband. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-107. Prima facie evidence - Contraband.
 

(a)  Prima facie evidence that money is not contraband.- In a proceeding on a complaint for a return of money, an acquittal, dismissal, or nolle prosequi with respect to the gambling charges or indictments involved in the seizure of the money is prima facie evidence that the money is not contraband. 

(b)  Prima facie evidence that money is contraband.- A conviction, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or probation under § 6-220 of this article is prima facie evidence that the money is contraband. 

(c)  Marking of "stet".- Marking a charge "stet" on the docket does not create any presumption as to whether money is contraband. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 264(d)(2); 2001, ch. 10, § 2.]