DIVISION 17. FRUIT, NUT, AND VEGETABLE STANDARDS 42501-49014›CHAPTER 9. Avocados 44971-45042›ARTICLE 3. Proof of Ownership 45031-45042

§ 45038

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

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.

(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1068, Sec. 4. Effective September 30, 1989.)

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