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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 9Art. 3§ 45038 Avocado Seizure Authority

§ 45038 Avocado Seizure Authority

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§ 45038 Avocado Seizure Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone has avocados they shouldn't have, the police or the director can take them away.
  • •The avocados will be kept where they were found until the director decides what to do with them.
  • •The director is in charge of the avocados after they are taken.

Example

If someone is selling avocados without permission at a farmers market.

The police can take the avocados away and give them to the director. The director will keep them there until they figure out what to do next.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 45038 Avocado Seizure Authority

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.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unlawful possessionavocadosseizeddirectorpeace officerSection 45040

Related Statutes

  • § 45032 Avocado Ownership Verification
  • § 45036 Avocado Transport Exemptions
  • § 45037 Avocado Transport Ownership Checks
  • § 45039 Avocado Ownership Investigation
  • § 45042 Avocado Seizure Fund Handling

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 45038.
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