Title FAC, California Food & Agric. Code

The Attorney General shall, upon complaint by the director, or may upon his own initiative, if after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes a violation has occurred, bring an action in the name of the people of this state in the superior court for an injunction aga…

Any moneys in the Department of Agriculture Fund which were derived under any of the provisions of this chapter may be expended for the administration and enforcement of any of the provisions of this code stated in Section 16461, notwithstanding any other provision of law which l…

(a) For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) “Managerial employee” means a person who meets all of the following criteria: (A) Has management authority with responsibility to oversee the care and well-being of the qualifying livestock producer’s livestoc…

The classes of the kinds of poultry meat are as established in this chapter and any regulations which are adopted by the director pursuant to Section 25857. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The classes of chicken meat, as determined by inspection of appearance and other physical characteristics, are as follows: (a) “Rock Cornish game hen” or “Cornish game hen” means a young immature chicken of either sex (usually five to six weeks of age) which weighs not more than …

The classes of turkey meat as determined by appearance are as follows: (a) “Fryer” or “roaster” means a young, immature turkey (usually under 16 weeks of age) of either sex, that is tender meated with soft, pliable, smooth-textured skin, and flexible breastbone. (b) “Young turkey…

The classes of rabbit meat as determined by appearance and weight are as follows: (a) “Rabbit fryer” means a young, domestic rabbit (usually under 12 weeks of age) with tender, fine-grained, and bright pearly white color which may be properly cooked by broiling or frying and whic…

The following are the various classes of ducks: (a) “Duckling” means a young duck of either sex (usually under 10 weeks of age) that is tender meated and has a bill that is not completely hardened and windpipe that is easily dented. This classification may include broilers, fryer…

The following are the various classes of geese: (a) “Young goose” means a goose of either sex which is tender meated, and has a windpipe that is easily dented. (b) “Mature goose” or “old goose” means a goose of either sex which has toughened flesh and a hardened windpipe. (Enacte…

The director may, by regulation, adopt any necessary new class designations and class specifications or modifications of existing class designations and class specifications. He shall, in exercising such authority, take into consideration the standard class designations and class…

It is unlawful for any person to immerse or soak the carcass of any slaughtered rabbit in water for a period longer than necessary to eliminate the natural animal heat in the carcass and in no event for a period longer than 212 hours. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

It is unlawful for any person to own, harbor, or keep any dog over the age of four months, or to permit such a dog which is owned, harbored, or controlled by him to run at large, unless the dog has attached to its neck or leg a substantial collar on which one of the following is …

It is unlawful for any person to attach a license tag to the collar of any dog except the dog which is described in the application for such license tag. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Except as otherwise provided in this division, it is unlawful for any person to kill, injure, or impound any dog, if the owner of the dog has complied with the provisions of this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

It is unlawful for any person to permit any female dog which is owned, harbored, or controlled by him, to run at large at any time during the period when the dog is in heat or breeding condition. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

It is unlawful for any person to permit any dog which is owned, harbored, or controlled by him to run at large on any farm on which livestock or domestic fowls are kept, without the consent of the owner of the farm, except for herding livestock, hunting or sporting purposes, or a…

In an action for violation of Section 30955, the court may stay imposition of a sentence and order the defendant to compensate the owner of the farm in an amount equal to the cost of the damage done by the defendant’s dog. If the defendant refuses to compensate the owner under th…

The board shall serve as the policymaking body for the California Exposition and State Fair and shall have full responsibility for the year-round management and operation of all facilities of the California Exposition and State Fair. The board shall provide for an annual fair in …

The board may do any of the following: (a) Contract. (b) Accept funds or gifts of value from the United States or any person to aid in carrying out the purposes of this part. (c) Conduct or contract for programs, either independently or in cooperation with any individual, public …

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in accordance with procedures established by the board, the board may enter into agreements to secure donations, memberships, and corporate and individual sponsorships, and may enter into marketing and licensing agreements for the re…

Notwithstanding any other law, the board is authorized to enter into an agreement for the use of the Cal Expo Lot Z property with the City of Sacramento and the County of Sacramento for a term of five years, provided, however, that in no event shall the California Exposition and …

If the board at any time sends out a request for proposal that could result in an agreement between the board and another party on any matter for a term in excess of 20 years, a copy of that request for proposal shall be sent to the Assembly Committee on Rules and the Senate Comm…

The California Exposition and State Fair may enter into a joint powers agreement with a joint powers authority created pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code for the purpose of planning, designing, and constructing rea…

The board shall submit a report to the Legislature and Governor on or before May 31st of each year with respect to the financial condition, present operations, and future planned activities of the California Exposition and State Fair. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 825, Sec. 4. Eff…

All records of the California Exposition and State Fair for entries in any of its events are public records, except entries in events which are scheduled for future judging or overnight entries in races on which there is parimutuel wagering prior to such events, judging, or races…

Any money which is received by any association, other than from the sale of real property or pursuant to a lease, easement, or agreement for the extraction of oil or gas from lands owned or controlled by it, shall be retained and used by the association for its: (a) General use a…

The proceeds of the sale of any interest in real property which is owned by any association shall be paid into the Fair and Exposition Fund. The amount which is paid into the fund shall be available for expenditure by the association, with the approval of the department and the S…

Any money that is not expended within three years after being paid into the Fair and Exposition Fund pursuant to Section 4002 shall be added to and become a part of the amount available pursuant to Section 3204 for permanent improvements on the property of the state, citrus, coun…

All revenue which is received by any association pursuant to any lease, easement, or agreement for the extraction of oil or gas from any land that is owned or controlled by it shall be paid into the General Fund. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The fiscal year for each association is from January 1 to December 31. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The county or district agricultural association shall deposit in a bank account or a deposit in a savings and loan association that is approved by the Director of Finance in accordance with Sections 16506 and 16605 of the Government Code any state money which is apportioned to it…

Any expenditure shall be made pursuant to a budget which is submitted to the Department of Food and Agriculture and approved by the Department of Finance pursuant to Sections 13320 to 13324, inclusive, of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1079.)

Any expenditure by a county for construction and improvements is subject to Sections 25450 to 25463, inclusive, of the Government Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Upon the discovery of any pest, the director shall immediately report the discovery to the commissioner of the county in which the pest is found. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The director shall furnish to the commissioner a statement as to the best known means or methods for eradicating or controlling the discovered pest and advise him of the procedure or treatment to prevent the further spread of the pest. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

The commissioner shall disseminate all or any portion of the statement in whatever manner he may deem is best suited to inform persons that own or have charge or possession of any premises or appliances within the county where there is a probability of the presence of the pest. (…

In any county where there is no commissioner, or if the director finds that the commissioner has failed or neglected to use all reasonable means to effect the control or eradication of any discovered pest, the director may undertake the control or eradication of the pest. He may …

In any proceeding which is commenced pursuant to Section 5254, any duty, jurisdiction, or authority which is conferred on the commissioner by this division is conferred or imposed upon and transferred to the director. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

If any grower or producer of any farm product within this state voluntarily executes and causes to be delivered to a dealer or processor of farm products, either as a clause in a sales contract or other instrument in writing, a notice of assignment of dues to a nonprofit agricult…

No provision which is inserted in any contract that is prepared by a dealer or processor which makes an assignment of the dues described in Section 58451 ineffective is valid. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

An assignment of dues may not exceed 2 percent of the total value of the product which is delivered by the grower or producer to the dealer or processor. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Payment need not be made under any assignment of dues pursuant to Section 58451 until the dealer or processor has available and under his control funds owing to the grower or producer that are sufficient in amount for making the payment of the dues involved. In the case of an ann…

(a) The commissioner or the sheriff of a county subject to this division shall issue, in accordance with this division, permits, wood receipts, tags, and seals for a fee as prescribed by the board of supervisors of the county where the native plants are located. (b) The fee shall…

(a) Each permit authorizing the harvesting, transporting, or possessing of native plants, except trees cut or removed for wood as provided in Section 80103, shall be accompanied by a sufficient number of tags and seals. The permittee or his or her agent shall attach the tags and …

(a) Each permit authorizing the harvesting, transporting, or possessing of live or dead mesquite, palo verde, or ironwood species of trees which are harvested for wood, shall be accompanied by a wood receipt. Any required wood receipt shall be in the possession of the person harv…

Any person in possession of a valid permit for the removal of dead plants or wood issued by the United States Forest Service, the National Park Service, or the Bureau of Land Management, or any person in compliance with appropriate federal regulations and policies allowing the re…