California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §42823: Any enforcing officer may, while enforcing this division, seize and hold as evidence all or any part of any pack, load, bulk lot, consignment or shipment of fresh or dried fruits, nuts, or vegetables

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What this law says, in plain English

Enforcing officers may seize and hold fresh or dried fruits, nuts, or vegetables and containers as evidence when packed, shipped, or sold in violation of this division.

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Any enforcing officer may, while enforcing this division, seize and hold as evidence all or any part of any pack, load, bulk lot, consignment or shipment of fresh or dried fruits, nuts, or vegetables which is packed, delivered for shipment, loaded, shipped, or being transported, or sold in violation of this division, or any container of such product, as may in his judgment be necessary to secure the conviction of the party he knows or believes has violated or is violating any provision of this division.

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