### Question
Can you define what probable cause means?


### Answer
**Probable cause** is defined as the following in *21 U.S.C. § 880*:

> a valid public interest in the effective enforcement of this subchapter or regulations thereunder sufficient to justify administrative inspections of the area, premises, building, or conveyance, or contents thereof, in the circumstances specified in the application for the warrant

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 880*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part E-Administrative and Enforcement Provisions**

