§ 25214.24

Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 575, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2009.
(a)When taking an action authorized pursuant to Section 25214.23, an authorized representative of the department may secure a sample of a package, packaging component, or product in a package. If the representative obtains a sample prior to leaving the premises, he or she shall leave a receipt describing the sample obtained.
(b)The department shall return, upon request, a sample that is not destroyed during testing when the department no longer has any purpose for retaining

the sample.

(c)A sample that is secured in compliance with this section and found to be in compliance with this article that is destroyed during testing shall be subject to a claim for reimbursement.

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