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SECTION II

Request for Remission - Owner or Lienholder

This section should be completed by persons claiming an ownership interest in the property.

I am requesting remission of this forfeiture pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 9.5(a) because I have a valid,

good faith, and legally cognizable interest in the seized property as owner or lienholder as

described below:

Provide supporting documentation such as bills of sale, retail installment agreements, contracts,

certificates of title, or mortgages.

AND

1. ___ I am innocent within the meaning of the innocent owner standard as provided in Title 18

U.S. Code Section 983(d), because:

___ I did not know of the conduct giving rise to the forfeiture; or

___ Upon learning of the conduct giving rise to the forfeiture, I did all that reasonably could be

expected under the circumstances to terminate such use of the property.

Please explain answer:

2. ___ I was a bona fide purchaser or seller of the forfeited property for value without cause to

believe that the property was subject to forfeiture at the time of the offense underlying the

forfeiture.

3. ___ I held a legally cognizable interest in the forfeited property at the time of the offense

underlying the forfeiture superior to that of the defendant.

Please explain answer 2 or 3:

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