§ 25350. — 25350. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 22.)

California § 25350.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code BPC: Business and Professions Code - BPC
• Div. 9.: DIVISION 9. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
• Ch. 14.: CHAPTER 14. Seizure and Forfeiture of Property

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The department may seize the following alcoholic beverages:
(a)
Alcoholic beverages manufactured or produced in this state by any person other than licensed manufacturer or wine grower, regardless of where found.
(b)
Beer and wine upon the sale of which the excise tax imposed by Part 14 (commencing
with Section 32001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code has not been paid, regardless of where found.
(c)
Distilled spirits except (1)
distilled spirits located upon premises for which licenses authorizing the sale of the distilled spirits have been issued; (2)
distilled spirits consigned to and in the course of transportation to a licensee holding licenses authorizing the sale of the distilled spirits or for delivery without this state; (3)
distilled spirits upon the sale of which the excise tax imposed by Part 14 (commencing with Section 32001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code has been paid; (4)
alcohol or distilled spirits in the possession of a person who has lawfully purchased it for use in the trades, professions, or industries and not for beverage use.
(d)
Any
alcoholic beverage possessed, kept, stored, or owned with the intent to sell it without a license in violation of this division.
(e)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any alcoholic beverage acquired, exchanged, purchased, sold, delivered, or possessed in violation of Sections 23104.2, 23104.3, 23394, 23402, or Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 25000), except that seizures under this subdivision shall be limited to the actual package or case of alcoholic beverage acquired, exchanged, purchased, sold, delivered, or possessed in violation of the foregoing provisions. Any seizure under this subdivision shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) of alcoholic beverages at retail price.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 22. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.