(a) The proof of ownership shall be retained with the agricultural commodity to which it pertains while the commodity is in any person's possession.
(b) Upon probable cause to believe that any agricultural commodity is in the unlawful possession of any person, the agricultural commissioner or any peace officer may inspect the commodity and request that proof of ownership be provided. The possessor of the commodity shall permit inspection of the commodity and of corresponding proof of ownership.
(c) To facilitate inspection by the agricultural commissioner, the buyer shall purchase and keep the commodity at a place of business in compliance with the county building and planning/zoning ordinances, until transported for resale or other handling.
(d) Following any sale of the agricultural commodity by a person other than the grower of the possessed agricultural commodity, the proof of ownership certificate shall be retained by the buyer for a period of two (2) years from the date of such sale. (§ 2, Ord. 1441, eff. June 12, 2014)