§ 38-24. Seizure.

(a) In general.

A dockless vehicle for hire is subject to seizure if it is parked or used in violation of this subtitle.

(b) Procedures.

(1) An enforcement officer need not have a warrant in order to seize a dockless vehicle for hire in violation of this subtitle if:

(i) the enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the dockless vehicle for hire has been parked or used in violation of this subtitle; and

(ii) a warrant is not constitutionally required under the circumstances.

(2) Whenever an enforcement officer seizes a dockless vehicle for hire under this section, the enforcement officer may cause it to be moved to a place designated by the Department.

(3) On the seizure of a dockless vehicle for hire under this section, the Department must promptly notify the provider of:

(i) the reason for seizure;

(ii) the location of the seized dockless vehicle for hire; and

(iii) the amount of the fees, if any, associated with the seizure.

(c) Vehicles returned on payment.

Any dockless vehicle for hire seized under this section must be returned to its provider on payment from funds provided by the performance bond required by § 38-23 of this subtitle.

(d) Rules and regulations.

The rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle must include the administration and processes necessary to implement this section.