(3)__Section 10752, subsection 6, paragraph B and section 10902, subsection 4, paragraphs A and B;

C.__Any fishing equipment that is contraband under this section and is seized in connection with a violation of section 10902, subsection 8; and

D.__Any fish or wildlife that is contraband under this section and is seized in connection with any violation of this Part.

Property seized by the commissioner that is exempt from libel under this subsection must be retained by the commissioner pending disposition of criminal proceedings and is forfeited to the State upon conviction.

Property forfeited to the State under this section may be disposed of by the commissioner in any manner considered appropriate by the commissioner.

§10503.__Forfeiture of seized fish, wildlife and equipment

Whenever a libel has been filed pursuant to section 10502:

1.__Notice and hearing of libel. The judge shall fix a time for the hearing of the libel and issue a notice of the libel to all persons interested, citing them to appear at the time and place appointed and show cause why the fish, wildlife or equipment possessed should not be declared forfeited.__A true and attested copy of the libel and notice must be posted in 2 conspicuous places in the town or place where the fish, wildlife or equipment possessed was seized, or in such place or places as is ordered by the court, at least 10 days before the day on which the libel is returnable. Copies must be served on common carriers;

2.__Disposal and sale of fish or wildlife. If the court finds that the fish or wildlife seized will be unsuitable for food or other use on the day on which the libel is returnable, the court shall order the officer making the seizure to dispose of the seized fish or wildlife. The officer disposing of the seized fish or wildlife shall, in case of sale, hold the proceeds of the sale subject to order of the court for decision as to the right of the claimant, if any appear, to the fish or wildlife. If the court finds the claimant, if any appear, is not entitled to the fish or wildlife, the officer making the seizure shall turn over to the court the proceeds of the sale, and the court shall