§ 12-501

(a) Before exercising the right to sell property that has been seized under this title, a lienholder shall give to the forfeiting authority:

(1) written notice of the intention to sell;

(2) copies of documents giving rise to the lien;

(3) an affidavit under oath by the lienholder:

(i) stating that the underlying obligation is in default; and

(ii) stating the reasons for the default.

(b) On request of the lienholder, the forfeiting authority shall release the property to the lienholder.