2025 California Code
Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
DIVISION 17 - FRUIT, NUT, AND VEGETABLE STANDARDS
CHAPTER 9 - Avocados
ARTICLE 3 - Proof of Ownership
Section 45038.

Universal Citation:
CA Food & Agri Code § 45038 (2025)
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45038. 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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