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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 101 Food And Agriculture Department

§ 101 Food And Agriculture Department

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 101 Food And Agriculture Department

This law creates a Department of Food and Agriculture as part of the state government.

Key Takeaways

  • •A Department of Food and Agriculture is officially established.
  • •The department becomes a part of the state government structure.
  • •Its purpose is to handle food and farming matters for the state.

Example

The state wants someone to check that farms are following safety rules, so it sets up a new agency to do that.

Because the law says the department exists, the state can assign people to inspect farms, help farmers, and make food safety rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 101 Food And Agriculture Department

There is in the state government the Department of Food and Agriculture. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 662.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Department of Food and Agriculturestate government

Related Statutes

  • § 11454.2 Pesticide Registration Consultation Rules
  • § 12500 Department Definition For Agriculture
  • § 32501.5 Dairy Safety Branch Establishment
  • § 102 Secretary Of Food And Agriculture
  • § 103 Department Conduct Governance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 101.
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