(a)  Whenever a duly authorized representative of the department or a local health officer finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any toy is or would be in violation of this article, he or she shall affix to the toy or a component thereof a tag or other appropriate marking, and shall give notice that the toy is suspected of being in violation of this article, that the toy has been embargoed, and that no person shall remove the toy until permission for removal or disposal is given by an authorized agent of the department, the local health officer, or the court.

(b)  A local health officer shall notify the department within 48 hours of any action taken by the local health officer pursuant to subdivision (a).

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(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)