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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 1Ch. 8§ 12355 Explosives Disposal After Seizure

§ 12355 Explosives Disposal After Seizure

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§ 12355 Explosives Disposal After Seizure

Key Takeaways

  • •If the police take your explosives, you have 10 days to ask for them back.
  • •If you don’t go to court within 60 days, the police can get rid of them safely.
  • •Once they’re gone, you can’t sue the police for throwing them away.

Example

The police find fireworks in your garage and take them away.

If you don’t ask for them back in 10 days or go to court in 60 days, the police can destroy them. After that, you can’t complain or sue.

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

Official Source
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§ 12355 Explosives Disposal After Seizure

If no petition is received by the governing body within 10 days of seizure of any explosive, or if no action is commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of California within 60 days of the notice served pursuant to this chapter, the chief may dispose of the seized explosives in any manner which will not jeopardize public welfare and safety. When any explosive is disposed of pursuant to this section, the person from whom such disposed of explosives were seized shall not have any legal redress against the chief who caused the disposal of the explosives. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1497.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

petitionseizureexplosiveslegal redresspublic welfare and safety

Related Statutes

  • § 12351 Explosives Seizure Authority
  • § 12353 Explosives Seizure And Return
  • § 11470.2 Drug Crime Cost Recovery
  • § 11471 Forfeiture Seizure Procedures
  • § 11471.5 Seizure Reporting To Tax Board

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12355.
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