No state, county, or municipal law enforcement officer may retain or dispose of property that has been seized or confiscated unless the law enforcement officer retains or disposes of such property pursuant to law or a court order. A violation of this section constitutes theft pursuant to § 22-30A-1.

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Source: SL 1983, ch 177; SL 2005, ch 120, § 77.