Section 16-13-48.1. Funds or property transferred to state or local agencies under federal drug laws

   Money or property seized or forfeited pursuant to federal law regarding controlled substances, marijuana, or dangerous drugs, which money, property, or proceeds therefrom are authorized by that federal law to be transferred to a cooperating law enforcement agency of this state or any political subdivision thereof, shall be utilized by the law enforcement agency or political subdivision to which the money, property, or proceeds are so transferred as provided by such federal law and regulations thereunder. Unless otherwise required by federal law or regulation, such funds shall be received and utilized as provided by Georgia law.

Code 1981, § 16-13-48.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 840, § 1.