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CHAPTER 8. Agriculture Theft Prevention [851. - 885.]

Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 661, Sec. 1.

§§ 851–885 · 13 sections

  1. ARTICLE 1. General Provisions § 851 · 1 section
    • § 851 It is the intent of this chapter to establish a means of identifying the owner of any fruits, nuts, or vegetables which are the food product of any tree, vine,…
  2. ARTICLE 2. Proof of Ownership §§ 861–866 · 6 sections
    • § 861 For lots of over 25 pounds of any fruits, nuts, or vegetables that are the food product of any tree, vine, or plant, or for lots of over 200 pounds of any burl…
    • § 862 Upon probable cause to believe any fruits, nuts, vegetables, or walnut burl regulated pursuant to this chapter is in unlawful possession, proof of ownership…
    • § 863 A bill of lading, bill of sale, certified farmers certificate, data obtainable by electronic transmission which is accessible to a common carrier, or a similar…
    • § 864 It is unlawful for any person to knowingly falsify or cause to be falsified any information in a record intended to show proof of ownership.
    • § 865 A copy of the record shall be retained by the buyer and seller for a period of 60 days after delivery.
    • § 866 This chapter establishes minimal requirements for the transportation and identification of agricultural commodities. A county may, by ordinance, impose…
  3. ARTICLE 3. Exceptions § 871 · 1 section
    • § 871 This chapter does not apply to the following agricultural commodities: (a) Commodities transported from the farm or ranch where they are produced to a…
  4. ARTICLE 4. Enforcement §§ 881–885 · 5 sections
    • § 881 Any peace officer, upon probable cause to believe an agricultural commodity regulated pursuant to this chapter is being unlawfully transported, may stop the…
    • § 882 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,…
    • § 883 The director, the commissioner, or a peace officer may investigate to ascertain the ownership of any commodity that has been held pursuant to this chapter. If…
    • § 884 (a) If for any reason the commodity is not released to the rightful owner after being in the custody of the commissioner for 48 hours or, in the case of a…
    • § 885 In lieu of civil prosecution, the secretary or the commissioner may levy a civil penalty against any person violating the provisions of this chapter or any…