§ 12674 Seized Plant Handling Restrictions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you can't pick up, pack, ship, sell, move, destroy, or get rid of any plant or crop that has been taken by the state unless the director says it's okay or you have written permission.

Key Takeaways

•Only the director can decide what happens to seized plants or crops.
•You need a written order from the director before you can move, sell, or destroy the seized items.
•Doing any of those things without the director’s permission is illegal.

Example

A farmer's corn is seized by the state because it was grown without a proper permit.

The farmer cannot sell or even throw away that corn unless the director gives a written order saying it can be disposed of or used.

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§ 12674 Seized Plant Handling Restrictions

It is unlawful for any person to harvest, pack, ship, sell, transport, destroy, or dispose of any plant, crop, or commodity which has been seized pursuant to Section 12648, except in accordance with the decision of the director issued pursuant to Section 12648, unless the person otherwise has received written permission from the director. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 908, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

harvest pack ship sell transport destroy dispose plant crop commodity seized Section 12648 decision of the director written permission

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12674.

§ 12674 Seized Plant Handling Restrictions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 12674 Seized Plant Handling Restrictions

This law says you can't pick up, pack, ship, sell, move, destroy, or get rid of any plant or crop that has been taken by the state unless the director says it's okay or you have written permission.

Key Takeaways

•Only the director can decide what happens to seized plants or crops.
•You need a written order from the director before you can move, sell, or destroy the seized items.
•Doing any of those things without the director’s permission is illegal.

Example

A farmer's corn is seized by the state because it was grown without a proper permit.

The farmer cannot sell or even throw away that corn unless the director gives a written order saying it can be disposed of or used.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 12674 Seized Plant Handling Restrictions

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

harvest pack ship sell transport destroy dispose plant crop commodity seized Section 12648 decision of the director written permission

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12674.

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