### Question
How does DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL define probable cause?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 880*, **probable cause** is defined as:

> 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 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part E-Administrative and Enforcement Provisions**

