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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 3§ 18728 Inspection Denial For Violations

§ 18728 Inspection Denial For Violations

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 18728 Inspection Denial For Violations

This law says that if a place doesn't throw away bad or unsafe food like they're supposed to, the government can stop checking their food for safety.

Key Takeaways

  • •If a store doesn't throw away bad food, the government can stop checking their food.
  • •This is to make sure people don't get sick from eating unsafe food.
  • •The store can fix this by following the rules and throwing away bad food.

Example

A grocery store is told to throw away spoiled milk, but they keep selling it.

The government can stop inspecting that store's food to make sure it's safe.

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

Official Source
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§ 18728 Inspection Denial For Violations

The director may refuse to provide inspection service to any establishment that fails to destroy any condemned product as required pursuant to Section 18722 and any regulation promulgated thereunder. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

directorinspection servicecondemned productSection 18722

Related Statutes

  • § 18726 Establishment Sanitation Requirements
  • § 18729 Meat Inspection Denial Authority
  • § 18731 Labeling And Container Standards
  • § 18734 Livestock And Poultry Registration
  • § 18735 Federal Rules Adoption Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18728.
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