Title FAC, California Food & Agric. Code

As used in this article, “2,4-D” means any form of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Except as otherwise provided in this article and in the regulations which are adopted by the director, it is unlawful for any person to use any form of 2,4-D or any other herbicide which the director finds and determines, after hearing, is injurious to any crop. (Enacted by Stats…

The director shall adopt regulations that govern the use of 2,4-D and any other herbicide which he finds and determines is injurious to any crop that is being grown in any area of the state. The regulations of the director may prescribe the time when, and the conditions under whi…

This article does not relieve any person from liability for any damage to the property of another person which is caused by the use of any herbicide which is named in the regulations which are adopted by the director. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

(a) An inspector shall seize any bovine animal, horse, mule, or burro, or the hide or carcass of any of those animals, that is within any of the following classes: (1) Found in the possession of a person who does not also have in his or her possession proof of ownership. (2) Pres…

Evidence of ownership of an animal or hide may include any of the following: (a) A recorded brand registered in the name of the person in possession of the animal or hide. (b) A brand inspection certificate. (c) A bill of sale from the owner of the brand on the animal or hide. (d…

(a) A dairy exemption number shall be evidence of ownership of cull beef cows and bulls of a recognized dairy breed presented for sale at a registered or posted salesyard, or licensed slaughter plant for immediate slaughter. Any person owning a dairy farm as defined in Section 32…

Evidence of ownership of a carcass may include a bill of sale, sales tag, or sales memorandum which shows all of the following: (a) The names of the seller and buyer. (b) The date of sale. (c) The quantity sold. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

It is unlawful for any person to refuse to turn over to an inspector any animal, hide, or carcass which is seized pursuant to any provision of this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

It is unlawful for any person to remove any animal, hide or carcass, which is seized by an inspector or peace officer pursuant to any provision of this division, Division 10 (commencing with Section 20001), or Division 11 (commencing with Section 23001), from the premises where t…

Any expense which is incurred in caring for any property seized pursuant to this part shall be paid by the person presenting the property for inspection. The cost of caring for the property so held is a lien upon the property. The lien may be enforced in the manner prescribed by …

An animal, hide, or carcass seized pursuant to this chapter shall be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 17001). (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Each inspector may enforce the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 484), Title 13, Part 1 of the Penal Code, with reference to theft of any animal or carcass, and is authorized, as a public officer, to arrest for any such offense. In the event of an arrest pursuant t…

Each sheriff, member of the California Highway Patrol, and other peace officer shall cooperate and assist in enforcing this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Each sheriff or other officer to whom a complaint which relates to the loss or theft of cattle is made shall forthwith transmit to the bureau a report which shows all of the following: (a) The number of animals that are involved. (b) A description of the animals, including any ma…

If an inspector or peace officer finds any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass in the possession of any person that he has reason to believe is not the legal owner or entitled to the possession of it, he shall take possession of it or notify the person in possession wh…

A person shall not, without a release from the inspector or peace officer, dispose of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass within 30 days after receiving the notice pursuant to Section 20435 or until it is released by the inspector or peace officer. (Enacted by Stat…

Any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass shall not be held pursuant to Section 20435 for more than 30 consecutive days, unless the notice of seizure is renewed by the inspector or peace officer. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 664, Sec. 85. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Any inspector or peace officer may stop any conveyance which is transporting any animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass on any public thoroughfare for the purpose of making an investigation and may take possession of the animal, hide, carcass, or portion of a carcass and …

Any expense which is incurred in caring for any property which is seized pursuant to this article shall be paid by the owner of the property. The cost of caring for the property so held is a lien upon the property. The lien may be enforced in the manner which is prescribed in Sec…

Any animal which is seized by or comes into the possession of an inspector pursuant to this division shall be disposed of as provided in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 17001), Part 1, Division 9 of this code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The veterinarian shall receive a salary which is fixed by the board of supervisors. It shall be payable at the same time, in the same manner, and from the same fund as other county officers are paid. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The director shall adopt regulations for carrying out this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The regulations may include standards for poultry meat food products. The standards shall conform, so far as possible, to the standards which are adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture that pertain to the preparation and processing of poultry meat food products an…

The director shall furnish to each person that holds a license which is issued pursuant to this chapter, or that makes an application for a license, a copy of the regulations. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The director may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter or the regulations which are adopted pursuant to it in the superior court in and for the county in which the violation occurred or is about to occur. (Enacted by Stat…

Any proceeding pursuant to Section 24994 shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525), Title 7, Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The director shall not, however, be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequat…

The director may inspect, reinspect, or order the reinspection of any poultry meat or poultry meat food product which is being processed or stored in a plant that is licensed under this part. He shall condemn or order the condemnation of any such poultry meat or poultry meat prod…

If an action of an inspector in condemning any poultry meat or poultry meat product is questioned, appeal by the licensed plant operator may be made to the immediate supervisor of the inspector, and from his or her decision appeal may be made to the Chief of the Bureau of Meat an…

The director shall adopt regulations for carrying out this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The director shall enforce this chapter where any poultry meat is packed, repacked, cut up, or recut. The director and the commissioners of each county, under the supervision of the director, shall enforce this chapter where any poultry meat is sold. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. …

Manufacturing milk shall comply with all of the following requirements: (a) It shall be free from foreign substances. (b) It shall not contain any undesirable flavors or odors. (c) It shall not contain more than 2,000,000 individual bacteria per milliliter as found by direct micr…

All butter which is sold or distributed in package form, including such butter which is received from out-of-state points, shall be classified into grades which indicate its quality and shall be labeled and advertised by the use of one of the following designations: (a) First qua…

First quality butter is butter which scores not less than 92. The minimum requirements for first quality butter are as follows: (a) It shall be fresh, sweet and clean in flavor if of fresh make, or sweet and clean if storage. (b) The body shall be firm. (c) The color shall be eit…

Second quality butter is butter which scores below 92, but not less than 90. The minimum requirements for second quality butter are as follows: (a) It shall be fresh and fairly sweet and fairly clean in flavor if of fresh make or fairly sweet and fairly clean if storage. (b) It m…

Butter which scores less than 90 shall not be sold or served to consumers. Such butter when sold shall be in bulk packages which contain not less than 30 pounds, and are labeled “for cooking and baking purposes only.” (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

This chapter does not apply to grapes which are marketed by or through a nonprofit cooperative marketing association unless the board of directors of the association elects to have the soluble solid determination of the grapes of its members determined as provided in this chapter…

This chapter does not affect the right of a purchaser of grapes for wine and byproducts purposes to specify a minimum percentage of soluble solids as a definition of maturity of the grapes if the price which is to be paid is to be determined other than on the basis of the soluble…

The department shall collect and preserve books, pamphlets, periodicals, and other documents which contain information that relates to agriculture. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The department shall collect and prepare statistics, charts, films, photographs, and other illustrative or exhibit material and information which shows the actual condition and progress of agriculture in this state and elsewhere. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The department shall correspond with agricultural societies, colleges, schools, the commissioners, and with all other persons who are necessary to secure the best results to agriculture in this state. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The department shall issue and cause to be printed and distributed to the commissioners, and to such other persons as it may deem proper, bulletins, charts, photographs or other illustrative material or statements which contain all the information which is best adapted to advance…

The director may establish an identification record service for parent root and top stock of fruit and nut trees. He shall establish a reasonable schedule of fees for such service which is based upon the approximate cost of the service. Upon application of any person and the paym…

Any money which is received by the department pursuant to Section 435 shall be paid into the State Treasury and be credited to the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund. Any money in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund which was derived pursuant to that section may be e…

It is unlawful for any person to destroy, in restraint of trade, any fowl, animal, vegetable, aquacultural product, or other stuff, product, or article which is customary food, or which is proper for food, for human beings, and is in fit sanitary condition to be used as such. (Am…

A person that receives any agricultural product, for sale on commission or for sale or exchange for the benefit of any other person, shall not destroy, abandon, discard as refuse, or dump, such product, without a permit in writing from the commissioner, county health officer, dir…