CA SB820

Authorizes the Department of Cannabis Control or local jurisdictions to seize specified property used in unlicensed commercial cannabis activity after obtaining an inspection warrant, including cannabis products, processing equipment, vehicles, currency over $40,000, and various cultivation and manufacturing equipment.

Exempts unlicensed commercial cannabis activity involving fewer than 1,000 living cannabis plants from seizure, and prohibits seizure or forfeiture of real property.

Establishes a petition process allowing owners to request return of seized property within 10 days on grounds of illegal or erroneous seizure, with decisions made within 60 days and hearings granted upon request.

Requires notice of seizure to be filed with the court and served on all persons with property rights; property owners may file verified answers within 20 days and appear at forfeiture hearings to prove the property was not used to facilitate unlicensed activity or that a license application was pending at time of seizure.

Distributes proceeds from public auction of forfeited property to cover seizure and sale costs, with remaining funds split 15% to local jurisdictions and 85% to the Cannabis Control Fund for the California Cannabis Equity Act.