Section 11488.2 Of Chapter 8. Seizure And Disposition From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 10. >> Chapter 8.
11488.2
. Within 15 days after the seizure, if the peace officer
does not hold the property seized pursuant to Section 11488 for
evidence or if the law enforcement agency for which the peace officer
is employed does not refer the matter in writing for the institution
of forfeiture proceedings by the Attorney General or the district
attorney pursuant to Section 11488.1, the officer shall comply with
any notice to withhold issued with respect to the property by the
Franchise Tax Board. If no notice to withhold has been issued with
respect to the property by the Franchise Tax Board, the officer shall
return the property to the individual designated in the receipt
therefor or if the property is a vehicle, boat, or airplane, it shall
be returned to the registered owner.