Whenever any property is forfeited under this act, its disposition shall be determined at the discretion of the commissioner including official use by the department, or referral to the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property for disposal in the following manner:

a. Any public entity or political subdivision may make application to the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the State Department of Treasury, to take title to such property by demonstrating the need to do so and the use to which it will be put.

b. The Director, Division of Budget and Accounting shall review applications submitted pursuant to this section, make determinations regarding final disposition, and notify the applicant and the Director of Purchase and Property accordingly.

c. In the event that no disposition is made under a. or b. above, the director of Purchase and Property shall dispose of the property in the manner authorized by law for disposal of surplus property.

L.1981, c.387, s. 4, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.