California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §14490: If the magistrate finds that any person brought before him has been guilty of a violation of this article he shall impose the punishment prescribed in this article and also award the possession of the

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When a magistrate finds someone violated this article, the magistrate imposes the prescribed punishment and returns searched property to its owner.

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If the magistrate finds that any person brought before him has been guilty of a violation of this article he shall impose the punishment prescribed in this article and also award the possession of the property taken upon the search warrant to the owner.

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