Section 883 Of Article 4. Enforcement From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 8. >> Article 4.

. The director, the commissioner, or a peace officer may investigate to ascertain the ownership of any commodity that has been held pursuant to this chapter. If the lawful owner is located, the commodity shall be released to the owner, or his or her agent. The commissioner may require reasonable payment to cover costs incurred in the storing of the commodity, but not to exceed the value of the commodity being held.