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DIVISION 1. STATE ADMINISTRATION 101-1501›PART 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 101-894›CHAPTER 8. Agriculture Theft Prevention 851-885›ARTICLE 4. Enforcement 881-885

§ 883

California Food and Agricultural Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The director, the commissioner, or a peace officer may investigate to ascertain the ownership of any commodity that has been held pursuant to this chapter. If the lawful owner is located, the commodity shall be released to the owner, or his or her agent. The commissioner may require reasonable payment to cover costs incurred in the storing of the commodity, but not to exceed the value of the commodity being held.

(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 661, Sec. 1.)

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