28. The owner or possessor of the seized potatoes may, at any time, apply to a justice of the peace for their return to him.
The application shall be served on the seizing officer and, in case of a suit, on the plaintiff.
The justice of the peace shall accede to the application where he is convinced that the applicant will suffer serious or irretrievable damage if the potatoes are detained longer and their return will not hinder the course of justice.