California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §11472: Controlled substances and any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia used for unlawfully using or administering a controlled substance, which are possessed in violation of this division, ma

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This statute authorizes peace officers to seize controlled substances and drug paraphernalia possessed illegally, and permits search warrants to aid in such seizure.

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Controlled substances and any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia used for unlawfully using or administering a controlled substance, which are possessed in violation of this division, may be seized by any peace officer and in the aid of such seizure a search warrant may be issued as prescribed by law.

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