§ 882 Seizure Of Regulated Commodities

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•If someone has something they shouldn't (like illegal stuff), the police or special officers can take it away.
•The stuff that's taken will be kept safe by the commissioner until it's decided what to do with it.
•The police or officers can hold the stuff where they found it or take it somewhere else.

Example

If the police think someone has illegal fireworks, they can take the fireworks away.

The police can keep the fireworks where they found them or take them to a safe place until they figure out what to do next.

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§ 882 Seizure Of Regulated Commodities

Upon reasonable belief that a person is in unlawful possession of a commodity regulated by this chapter, the commodity may be held or seized by the secretary, the commissioner, or any peace officer and shall be turned over to the custody of the commissioner. The commissioner may hold the commodity on the premises where it was seized or may take possession of the commodity and maintain custody until disposed of according to the requirements of Section 884. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 487, Sec. 2. (AB 905) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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commodity possession commission custody secretary

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 882.

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