Transfer to federal authority prohibited; exceptions.

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    A seizing authority or prosecuting authority may not directly or indirectly transfer seized property to a federal law enforcement authority or agency unless:

        (1)    a criminal case related to the seizure is prosecuted in the federal court system under federal law;

        (2)    the owner of the property consents to the forfeiture;

        (3)    the property is cash of at least $50,000; or

        (4)    the seizing authority transfers the property to a federal authority under a federal seizure warrant issued to take custody of assets originally seized under State law.


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