§19-15-16. Seizure, condemnation and sale.

Any lot of regulated product not in compliance with the provisions of this article is subject to seizure on complaint of the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the county or judicial circuit where the product is located. In the event the court finds that the regulated product is in violation of this article and orders its condemnation, the product may be disposed of in any manner consistent with its quality and the laws of the state: Provided, That in no instance may the disposition of the regulated product be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for its release or for permission to process or relabel the regulated product to bring it into compliance with this article.