                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

STOP-SALE ORDER AND SEIZURE (§ 3.2-5309)

A. If after inspection, the Department determines that any eggs are being
offered, displayed, stored, processed, or transported in violation of this
chapter, the Department may issue a stop-sale order as to such eggs directed to
the owner or custodian thereof. Such order shall specify the reason for its
issuance and shall detail the character of the violation. No eggs to which a
stop-sale order applies shall be marketed until and unless the order has been
withdrawn. The Department shall withdraw a stop-sale order only upon its
determination that the conditions leading to the issuance of the order have been
corrected.

B. Whenever the public interest requires, the Department may take possession or
custody of the eggs against which a stop-sale order has been issued and may
commence proceedings for the seizure thereof. Upon seizure and proof of
violation, the eggs shall be disposed of in such manner as may be consistent
with the public safety and interest. The owner or custodian of the eggs shall
not be entitled to any compensation or damages on account of such seizure or
disposition.

HISTORY: 1968, c. 142, § 3.1-769.2; 2008, c. 860.