21 CFR § 1316.10 - Administrative probable cause.

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title: "21 CFR § 1316.10 - Administrative probable cause."
title_number: 21
title_name: "Food and Drugs"
section_number: "1316.10"
section_name: "Administrative probable cause."
chapter_name: "DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE"
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part_name: "ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS, PRACTICES, AND PROCEDURES"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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regulatory_source: "36 FR 7820, Apr. 24, 1971, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 38 FR 26609, Sept. 24, 1973."
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# 1316.10 Administrative probable cause.

If the judge or magistrate is satisfied that “administrative probable cause,” as defined in section 510(d)(1) of the Act (21 U.S.C. 880(d)(1)) exists, he shall issue an administrative warrant. Administrative probable cause shall not mean criminal probable cause as defined by Federal statute or case law.