California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §45038: Upon reasonable belief that a person is in unlawful possession of avocados regulated by this chapter, the avocados may be seized by the director or any peace officer and shall be turned over to the cu

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Avocados believed to be unlawfully possessed under this chapter may be seized by the director or peace officer and held by the director for disposal.

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Upon reasonable belief that a person is in unlawful possession of avocados regulated by this chapter, the avocados may be seized by the director or any peace officer and shall be turned over to the custody of the director. The director may hold the commodity on the premises where it was seized until disposed of pursuant to Section 45040.

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