Section 5030 Of Article 3. Proof Of Ownership From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 3.
5030
. Upon probable cause to believe a person buying, selling, or
transporting a shipment of plant material intended to be marketed for
commercial purposes is in violation of this division, proof of
ownership of the plant material shall be made available for
inspection upon request of the director, the commissioner, or any
peace officer. If the director or the commissioner has probable cause
to believe that a person is in unlawful possession of any shipment
of plant material, he or she may request a peace officer to stop the
vehicle for inspection. The record of proof of ownership shall
contain the following information:
(a) The name, address, telephone number, and signature of the
seller or the seller's authorized representative.
(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the buyer, or
consignee if the commodity has not been sold.
(c) The common or generic name and quantity of the commodity.
(d) The name of the country, state, or territory where the
commodity was grown.