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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 10§ 14659 Appeal Of Seized Lot

§ 14659 Appeal Of Seized Lot

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§ 14659 Appeal Of Seized Lot

If you control a lot that’s been taken or held because it broke the rules, you can ask for a new test by writing to the secretary within 15 days, and the new test result will be final.

Key Takeaways

  • •You must send a written appeal within 15 days of getting the violation notice.
  • •The secretary will take a new sample for testing after your appeal.
  • •You have to pay for the cost of the new sampling and analysis.
  • •The result of the appeal test is final and cannot be challenged further.

Example

A farmer’s field is seized because it might be contaminated. The farmer writes a letter to the secretary within 15 days asking for another soil test.

The secretary will take a new sample, the farmer pays for that test, and the result of this new test decides the case.

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

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§ 14659 Appeal Of Seized Lot

The person who has control of a seized or held lot that is found to be in violation of this chapter may appeal the result of the analysis to the secretary, in writing, within 15 days of receiving the notice of violation. Upon receipt of that appeal, the secretary shall take a further sample of the lot in question for analysis. The cost of sampling and analysis shall be at the expense of the person who requests the further sample. The findings of the analysis on appeal shall be conclusive. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 490, Sec. 34. Effective January 1, 2006.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

seized or held lotviolationappealsecretaryfurther sampleconclusive

Related Statutes

  • § 14651 License Violation Penalties
  • § 14658 Violating Lot Disposal Orders
  • § 14651.5 Violation Penalties And Hearings
  • § 14651.7 License Denial For Unpaid Fines
  • § 14653 Seizure Of Fertilizing Material

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14659.
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