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Any property subject to forfeiture to the city under section 4.247 may be temporarily seized by any police officer on behalf of the city without issuance of court process when.

(a) The seizure is incident to a lawful arrest or search under a search warrant or an inspection under an administrative search;

(b) A police officer lawfully seizes the property under ORS 133.525 to 133.703 and has probable cause to believe that the property has been used or is intended for use in or to facilitate illegal activity;

(c) The property subject to seizure has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the city in a forfeiture proceeding under this code;

(d) The property is directly or indirectly dangerous to the health or safety of any person; or

(e) An owner consents to the seizure.

(Section 4.251 added by Ordinance No. 19577, enacted September 26, 1988; and amended by Ordinance No. 20242, enacted January 14, 2002, effective February 15, 2002.)