5351 Forfeiture of tobacco products; disposal

(a) In the event of a conviction under § 5342 of this title, the tobacco products which were the subject of the violation shall automatically be forfeited to the State.

(b) The Department shall destroy any tobacco products forfeited under this section. The Department may, prior to the destruction of any tobacco products, permit the true holder of the trademark rights in the tobacco product brand to inspect such forfeited tobacco products in order to assist the Department in any investigation regarding such tobacco products.