§ 881 Agricultural Commodity Transport Stops

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•Police can stop a vehicle if they think farm stuff (like fruits or veggies) is being moved illegally.
•The driver must show proof they own the farm stuff if asked.
•This only applies to farm things that have special rules.

Example

A truck is carrying a bunch of oranges on the highway.

If a cop thinks the oranges might be stolen or moved without permission, they can stop the truck and ask the driver to show papers proving they own the oranges.

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§ 881 Agricultural Commodity Transport Stops

Any peace officer, upon probable cause to believe an agricultural commodity regulated pursuant to this chapter is being unlawfully transported, may stop the vehicle and request proof of ownership of the commodity. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 661, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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agricultural commodities ownership port vehicle commodity

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 881.

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