§ 18694 Federal Act Compliance Scope

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that California follows federal rules for certain things, like food, drugs, and animals, but only if the federal rules don't conflict with California's own rules.

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•California follows federal rules for some things, but not if they conflict with state rules.
•If a federal rule says something is okay but California says it's not, California's rule wins.
•This applies to things like food, drugs, and animals.

Example

A company sells medicine that is allowed by federal rules but banned in California.

California will follow its own rule and ban the medicine, even if the federal government says it's okay.

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§ 18694 Federal Act Compliance Scope

This chapter applies to any person, establishment, animal, or article regulated under the federal acts only to the extent provided for in the federal acts. The exemptions provided in the federal acts are, however, applicable to this chapter insofar as they are not contrary to this division and Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 113025) of Part 6 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 56. Effective September 29, 1996.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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federal acts exemptions Chapter 10 Division 104 Health and Safety Code

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18694.

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