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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 8§ 11477 Plant Registration Enforcement

§ 11477 Plant Registration Enforcement

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 11477 Plant Registration Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •If a police officer asks to see your registration for certain plants on your property, you must show it.
  • •If you can't show the registration, the police can take the plants away.
  • •This applies to plants that are growing or stored on your land.

Example

You are growing special plants in your backyard that need a registration.

If a police officer comes and asks to see your registration for those plants, and you don't have it or can't show it, the officer can take the plants away.

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

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§ 11477 Plant Registration Enforcement

The failure, upon demand by a peace officer of the person in occupancy or in control of land or premises upon which the species of plants are growing or being stored, to produce an appropriate registration, or proof that he is the holder thereof, constitutes authority for the seizure and forfeiture of the plants. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1019.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

registrationseizure and forfeiturepeace officer

Related Statutes

  • § 11471.5 Seizure Reporting To Tax Board
  • § 11485 Cannabis Property Seizure Notice
  • § 115060 Radioactive Material Licensing Rules
  • § 115090 Radiation Certification Background Review
  • § 18075 Manufactured Home Titling Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11477.
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