California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §882: Upon reasonable belief that a person is in unlawful possession of a commodity regulated by this chapter, the commodity may be held or seized by the secretary, the commissioner, or any peace officer an

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Authorized officials may seize commodities they reasonably believe are unlawfully possessed under this chapter and transfer custody to the commissioner for holding or disposal.

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Upon reasonable belief that a person is in unlawful possession of a commodity regulated by this chapter, the commodity may be held or seized by the secretary, the commissioner, or any peace officer and shall be turned over to the custody of the commissioner. The commissioner may hold the commodity on the premises where it was seized or may take possession of the commodity and maintain custody until disposed of according to the requirements of Section 884.

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