Section 12601 Of Article 5. Seizure From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 7. >> Chapter 1.5. >> Article 5.

. The director may seize and hold any lot of produce, or any unharvested produce that is within one week of being in a harvestable condition, which carries or is suspected of carrying pesticide residue or other added deleterious ingredients in violation of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.