§ 14-2.3. Forfeiture of gain acquired through criminal activity. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 14‑2.3.  Forfeiture ofgain acquired through criminal activity.

(a)        Except as isotherwise provided in Article 3 of Chapter 31A, in the case of any violation ofArticle 13A of Chapter 14, or a general statute constituting a felony otherthan a nonwillful homicide, any money or other property or interest in propertyacquired thereby shall be forfeited to the State of North Carolina, includingany profits, gain, remuneration, or compensation directly or indirectlycollected by or accruing to any offender.

(b)        An action torecover such property shall be brought by either a District Attorney or theAttorney General pursuant to G.S. 1‑532. The action must be broughtwithin three years from the date of the conviction for the offense.

(c)        Nothing in thissection shall be construed to require forfeiture of any money or propertyrecovered by law‑enforcement officers pursuant to the investigation of anoffense when the money or property is readily identifiable by the owner orguardian of the property or is traceable to him.  (1981, c. 840, s. 1; 2008‑214,s. 1.)