Health and Safety Code section 25214.24

(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.

Source: Section 25214.24, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=25214.­24.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2009; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Jun. 30, 2025

§ 25214.24's source at ca​.gov