Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-524

If an owner of real property used as the principal family residence is convicted under § 3-1102 or § 3-1103 of the Criminal Law Article or is convicted of an attempt or conspiracy to violate § 3-1102 or § 3-1103 of the Criminal Law Article and the owner files an appeal of the conviction, the court shall stay forfeiture proceedings under § 13-503 of this subtitle against the real property during the pendency of the appeal.