§ 12615 Release Of Seized Produce

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that if tests show fruits or vegetables don't have too much pesticide, the government must let them be sold again.

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•If food has safe pesticide levels, it can be sold
•The government must release the food if tests show it's safe
•This only applies to fruits and vegetables

Example

A farmer's apples are taken by the government because they might have too much pesticide.

If tests show the apples are safe, the government must give them back to the farmer so they can sell them.

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§ 12615 Release Of Seized Produce

If the appeal analysis shows that the lot of produce does not carry pesticide residue in excess of any maximum which is provided by this chapter, or in excess of a permissible tolerance, the director shall forthwith release the lot from the seizure and remove the hold order or tag. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 193, Sec. 25.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

pesticide residue permissible tolerance hold order seizure

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12615.

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