3-239. Seizure and disposition of noncomplying
seed


A. Any lot of agricultural, vegetable or ornamental plant seed not in compliance
with the provisions of this article is subject to seizure upon complaint of the director
to a court of competent jurisdiction in the locality in which the seed is located.


B. If the court finds the seed is in violation of this article and orders
condemnation of the seed, it shall be denatured, processed, destroyed, relabeled or
otherwise disposed of in compliance with the laws of this state. Before the court orders
such disposition of the seed, it shall first give the claimant an opportunity to apply to
the court for release of the seed or permission to process or relabel it to bring it into
compliance with this article.