The court shall limit the scope of a forfeiture judgment issued pursuant to section [ 712A-5(1)(b) ] to the extent the court finds the effect of the forfeiture is grossly disproportionate to the nature and severity of the owner’s conduct. In determining whether a forfeiture is grossly disproportionate, the court may consider:

(1) The degree to which the property was used to facilitate the conduct that subjects property to forfeiture and the importance of the property to the conduct;
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(2) The gain received or expected by an owner from the conduct that subjects property to forfeiture and the value of the property subject to forfeiture;
(3) The nature and extent of the owner’s culpability; and
(4) The owner’s effort to prevent the conduct or assist in prosecution.

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