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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 8Art. 4§ 883 Commodity Ownership Investigation

§ 883 Commodity Ownership Investigation

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 883 Commodity Ownership Investigation

Key Takeaways

  • •If the police or officials find something you own, they can check who it really belongs to.
  • •If they find you are the real owner, they will give it back to you or someone you trust.
  • •You might have to pay a small fee for storing your stuff, but not more than what it’s worth.

Example

If the police find your lost bike and hold onto it, they will try to find out if it’s really yours.

If they confirm it’s your bike, they’ll give it back to you. You might have to pay a small fee for storing it, but not more than the bike is worth.

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

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§ 883 Commodity Ownership Investigation

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.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ownershipcommoditycommissionpropertyreleasedirector

Related Statutes

  • § 884 Commodity Disposal After Seizure
  • § 5701 Pest Control Quarantine Authority
  • § 5702 Plant Pest Release Permit
  • § 5763 Public Nuisance Removal Authority
  • § 5764 Fruit Fly Host Plant Replacement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 883.
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