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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 9Art. 3§ 45039 Avocado Ownership Investigation

§ 45039 Avocado Ownership Investigation

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§ 45039 Avocado Ownership Investigation

Key Takeaways

  • •If the police or the director find avocados that were taken or held, they can try to find the real owner.
  • •If they find the owner, they give the avocados back.
  • •The owner might have to pay a small fee for storing the avocados, but not more than what the avocados are worth.

Example

Someone's avocados get taken by mistake and held by the police.

The police will try to find the real owner and give the avocados back. The owner might have to pay a little money for storing them, but not more than the avocados are worth.

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

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§ 45039 Avocado Ownership Investigation

The director or a peace officer may investigate to ascertain the ownership of any avocados that have been held pursuant to this chapter. If the lawful owner is located, the avocados shall be released to the owner, or his or her agent. The director may require reasonable payment to cover costs incurred in the storing of the avocados, but not to exceed the value of the avocados. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1068, Sec. 4. Effective September 30, 1989.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorpeace officerlawful ownerreasonable paymentvalue of the avocados

Related Statutes

  • § 45032 Avocado Ownership Verification
  • § 45038 Avocado Seizure Authority
  • § 34265 Milk Sample Retention Rules
  • § 45036 Avocado Transport Exemptions
  • § 45037 Avocado Transport Ownership Checks

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 45039.
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