California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §45037: Upon probable cause to believe avocados regulated by this chapter are being unlawfully transported, any peace officer may stop the transporting vehicle and request a record of proof of ownership of th

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A peace officer may stop a vehicle and request ownership proof for avocados if there is probable cause they are being transported unlawfully under this regulatory chapter.

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Upon probable cause to believe avocados regulated by this chapter are being unlawfully transported, any peace officer may stop the transporting vehicle and request a record of proof of ownership of the avocados.

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