In Re Forfeiture of $5,264

The narrow issue, presented in this case is whether the Legislature intended to authorize the forfeiture of real property allegedly used to facilitate the sale of controlled substances. I agree with the majority that the language of MCL 333.7521(1X0; MSA 14.15(7521)(l)(f) is ambiguous and, therefore, requires judicial interpretation. I cannot agree, how*267ever, that principles of statutory construction and the legislative history of this provision support the majority’s conclusion that the Legislature intended to provide for the civil forfeiture of real property under these circumstances. These…