California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §9156: Test results certified by the department are prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the results for purposes of an action pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 9157.

Civil

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Certified test results are presumptive evidence in civil actions under Section 9157(b), but this rule does not apply to criminal cases.

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Test results certified by the department are prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the results for purposes of an action pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 9157. This section does not apply to a criminal action.

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