(a) An individual from whose person, property or premises things have been seized may petition the department to return the things seized to the person, property or premises from which they were seized.
(b) Any other person asserting a claim to rightful possession of the things seized may petition the department to restore the things seized to the person.
(2) Petitions for return or restoration of things seized shall be served on the department in accordance with rules adopted by the department.
(3) Service of a petition for the return or restoration of things seized shall be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. [1991 c.286 §3; 2021 c.206 §3]
Note: See note under 144.404.