Section 52363 Of Article 5. Powers Of Enforcing Officers From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 18. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 5.
52363
. (a) Any sample which is taken by an enforcement officer in
accordance with the regulations which are adopted pursuant to this
chapter for the taking of official samples is prima facie evidence of
the true condition of the entire lot from which the sample was
taken. The presumption established by this subdivision is a
presumption affecting the burden of proof.
(b) A written report which is issued by the State Seed Laboratory
that shows the analysis of any such sample is prima facie evidence of
the true analysis of the entire lot from which the sample was taken.
The presumption established by this subdivision is a presumption
affecting the burden of proof, but it does not apply in a criminal
action.