A. Abandoned Property: Any abandoned property in the possession of the town shall be sold by the town clerk-treasurer in conformity with the laws of the state and the proceeds therefrom placed in the general fund.
B. Confiscated Property: Any confiscated property shall be exhibited to the municipal judge who shall examine such property, record a description of the confiscated items in the docket and note the date that such property was exhibited. Upon final disposition of the case in the event of a conviction, the municipal judge shall, as part of the judgment, order the confiscated property turned over to the town clerk-treasurer for sale or disposal.
C. Items Other Than Alcoholic And Malt Beverages, Weapons And Controlled Substances: At least once during a calendar quarter, the town clerk-treasurer shall sell all items confiscated during the preceding quarter, except alcoholic and malt beverages, weapons and controlled substances. The property shall be sold at public auction for cash to the highest bidder after notice published by the town clerk-treasurer in the official newspaper of the town one time at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the sale. The notice shall describe the items to be sold and the time and place of the sale. All proceeds from the sale shall be placed in the general fund.
D. Alcoholic And Malt Beverages, Weapons And Controlled Substances: Any alcoholic and malt beverages, weapons or controlled substances confiscated shall, immediately after the court order becomes final, be destroyed under the supervision of the town clerk-treasurer and the chief of police. (1987 Code § 6-2)