§ 15080 Appeal Of Violation Findings

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law lets a maker or guarantor of a seized product ask for a new test of the product by writing to the secretary within 10 days, and they have to pay for that test.

Key Takeaways

•You must send a written appeal within 10 days of getting the violation notice.
•The secretary will do a new analysis of a sample from the lot.
•The person who asks for the appeal pays for the extra analysis.
•The result of this appeal analysis is the final decision.

Example

A snack company finds that a batch of chips was taken by regulators because it might be contaminated.

The company writes a letter to the secretary within 10 days asking for another lab test, pays for the test, and the new result decides the final outcome.

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§ 15080 Appeal Of Violation Findings

The manufacturer or guarantor of a seized or held lot found to be in violation may appeal the result of analysis to the secretary in writing within 10 days of receiving the notice of violation. Upon receipt of the appeal, the secretary shall perform an additional analysis of the official sample representing the lot in question. The cost of analysis shall be at the expense of the person that requests the appeal. The findings from the appeal analysis are final. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 397, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

manufacturer guarantor seized or held lot appeal secretary additional analysis official sample cost of analysis findings from the appeal analysis

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 15080.

§ 15080 Appeal Of Violation Findings

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 15080 Appeal Of Violation Findings

This law lets a maker or guarantor of a seized product ask for a new test of the product by writing to the secretary within 10 days, and they have to pay for that test.

Key Takeaways

•You must send a written appeal within 10 days of getting the violation notice.
•The secretary will do a new analysis of a sample from the lot.
•The person who asks for the appeal pays for the extra analysis.
•The result of this appeal analysis is the final decision.

Example

A snack company finds that a batch of chips was taken by regulators because it might be contaminated.

The company writes a letter to the secretary within 10 days asking for another lab test, pays for the test, and the new result decides the final outcome.

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

Official Source

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§ 15080 Appeal Of Violation Findings

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

manufacturer guarantor seized or held lot appeal secretary additional analysis official sample cost of analysis findings from the appeal analysis

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 15080.

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