ARTICLE 3. Proof of Ownership [45031. - 45042.]
Article 3 added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1068, Sec. 4.
§§ 45031–45042 · 12 sections
- § 45031 Every person who is in possession of over 25 pounds of avocados that are produced in this state shall possess a record of proof of ownership of the avocados.
- § 45032 (a) Upon probable cause to believe any avocados regulated by this chapter are in unlawful possession, proof of ownership shall be made available for inspection…
- § 45033 A bill of lading, bill of sale, certified farmers certificate, any data obtainable by electronic transmission which is accessible to a common carrier, or a…
- § 45034 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.
- § 45035 A copy of the proof of ownership record shall be retained by the buyer and seller for a period of one year after sale.
- § 45036 This article does not apply to avocados transported and accompanied by a valid permit, disposal order, or certificate issued by the director or the…
- § 45037 Upon probable cause to believe avocados regulated by this chapter are being unlawfully transported, any peace officer may stop the transporting vehicle and…
- § 45038 Upon reasonable belief that a person is in unlawful possession of avocados regulated by this chapter, the avocados may be seized by the director or any peace…
- § 45039 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…
- § 45040 (a) If for any reason the avocados are not released to the rightful owner after being in the custody of the secretary for 72 hours or, in the case of highly…
- § 45041 (a) Unless otherwise specified, a violation of this article is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). (b) A…
- § 45042 This article establishes minimal requirements for the transportation, identification, disposition, and use of funds derived from the disposition of avocados…