§ 21-22-112. RELEASE TO CHIEF OF POLICE.

(a)

Release of stolen device. An electronic device dealer shall release to the Chief of Police any electronic device in its possession if:

(1)

The device is established to be stolen;

(2)

The owner of the device or the victim of the theft has:

(i)

Positively identified the device; and

(ii)

Provided an affidavit of ownership and made a report of the theft of the device to a law enforcement agency;

(3)

The stolen property report describes the device by:

(i)

Date;

(ii)

Initials;

(iii)

An insurance record;

(iv)

A photograph;

(v)

A sales receipt;

(vi)

A serial number;

(vii)

Specific damage;

(viii)

A statement of facts that show the device is one of a kind; or

(ix)

A unique engraving; and

(4)

The dealer is given a receipt for the device released.

(b)

Return to dealer. When the Chief of Police no longer needs a device for evidence, the device shall be returned to the owner.

(c)

Unconditional release. A dealer who is required to release a device under this section is not entitled to demand, or to condition the release on, any reimbursement from:

(1)

The Chief of Police;

(2)

The owner of the device; or

(3)

The victim of the theft.

(Bill No. 6-14, § 1, 3-16-2014)