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South Carolina Code > Title 56 > Chapter 29 > § 56-29-40 - Seizure of motor vehicle, tools, implements, or other instrumentality

(B) Seizure of property described in subsection (A) of this section may be made by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency without process if:

(1) it is in accordance with any applicable law or regulation;

(2) the seizure is incident to inspection under an administrative inspection warrant;

(3) the seizure is incident to search made under a search warrant;

(4) the seizure is incident to a lawful arrest;

(5) the seizure is made pursuant to a valid consent to search;

(6) the property seized has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the State in a criminal proceeding, or in an injunction or forfeiture proceeding under Section 56-29-60; or

(7) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.

(C) When property is seized under this section, the seizing agency may:

(1) place the property under seal; or

(2) remove the property to a place selected and designated by the seizing agency.

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