HB 2854 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/12/04)

Authorizes a law enforcement agency to destroy explosives, improvised devices, or components seized under this act when the agency determines that it is impractical or unsafe to store the explosives, improvised devices, or components. The law enforcement agency must film, videotape, or make a similar record of any destruction authorized by this act.

Requires the law enforcement agency to photograph, videotape, or make a similar record of the explosives, improvised devices, or components destroyed, and keep samples where practicable.

Requires the law enforcement agency to make a report listing the explosives, improvised devices, and components destroyed, and the time, location, and reason for destruction.

Provides that any such reports, records, or samples shall be admissible as evidence in lieu of the explosives, improvised devices, or components destroyed.

Provides that, when destruction is not appropriate, and the explosives, improvised devices, or components are not being held for evidence, a seizure pursuant to this act commences proceedings for forfeiture.