9.28.050 - Seizure, sale and disposition of instruments, records and money.

A.

At the commencement of any prosecution for a violation of this chapter, any instrument, record, money or representation of value reasonably identifiable as having been used or intended for use in a violation of this chapter may be seized and shall be held pending the disposition of the proceedings. At the conclusion of the proceedings, any person who is found guilty of a violation of this chapter shall forfeit any instruments, records, money or other object held by the court. If the individual is found not guilty, or the instrument, record or money is found not to be related to a violation of this chapter, the property shall be returned to its lawful owner.

B.

All sums forfeited under this section shall be paid into the treasury of this city.

C.

All other items of value forfeited under this chapter may be sold for the best price obtainable. The proceeds from the sale shall be paid into the treasury of this city.

(Ord. 97-17 § 1 (part))