What procedural duty must officers follow after seizing illicit beverages?

• A. File a report within 3 days under §103.05 and transfer the items to the sheriff under §103.06.
• B. Destroy the beverages immediately.
• C. Publish the seizure in a local newspaper.
• D. Notify the mayor.

Answer: (A)

After seizing illicit beverages, the responsible procedural duty is to get an official record and secure proper custody, guiding how the items will be handled going forward. Filing a seizure report within three days creates a formal, traceable record of what was taken, from where, when, and by whom, which preserves the integrity of the evidence and supports any ongoing or future proceedings. Transferring the items to the sheriff under the proper statute then puts the custody and disposition in the hands of the appropriate law-enforcement administrator, ensuring safekeeping and proper disposal or forfeiture as required by law. Destroying the beverages on the spot would break the chain of custody and bypass the official process, while publishing in a newspaper or notifying the mayor isn’t part of the mandated procedure for handling seized liquids. This combination—timely reporting and transfer to the sheriff—keeps the seizure legally sound and procedurally correct.