§ 23-18. Investigation to ascertain ownership.  


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  • The agricultural commissioner, his or her designee, or any peace officer may investigate to ascertain the ownership of any commodity that has been held pursuant to this article and if the lawful owner is located, the commodity shall be released to the owner or agent. The agricultural commissioner may require reasonable payment, not to exceed the value of the commodity, to cover costs incurred for storage of the commodity.

(Ord. No. 3287, § 1, 9-24-96; Ord. No. 4086, § 5, 9-9-14)