§ 16-302. Authority to seize, test, etc.

(a) In general.

On reasonable belief that a violation of this title has occurred, the Commissioner may:

(1) seize and detain any product suspected to be a psychoactive substance;

(2) submit the seized product for laboratory testing and analysis;

(3) retain for use in further proceedings any seized product found to be a psychoactive substance; and

(4) destroy any product ultimately determined to be a psychoactive substance involved in a violation of this title.

(b) Return of non-psychoactive substances.

Any product found not to be a psychoactive substance involved in a violation of this subtitle must be promptly returned to the person from whom seized, less any amount destroyed for testing.