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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 7§ 33226 Milk Processing Permit Requirements

§ 33226 Milk Processing Permit Requirements

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§ 33226 Milk Processing Permit Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a permit from the government to sell or process milk.
  • •The government will check your place to make sure it's clean and safe before giving you the permit.
  • •The permit lasts for one year, then you need to get a new one.

Example

You want to start a small business selling milk from your farm.

Before you can sell milk, you must ask the government for permission. They will come to your farm to check if everything is clean and safe. If it is, they will give you a permit that lasts for one year. After that, you need to ask for permission again.

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

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§ 33226 Milk Processing Permit Requirements

Every person shall obtain a permit from the secretary before engaging in the business of processing or distributing market milk. Upon receipt of an application for a permit, the secretary shall cause an investigation to be made of the milk products plant or place of business from which milk is distributed. If this division and the standards that are established pursuant to the authority that is granted in this division are complied with, a permit shall be issued by the secretary to the milk products plant or place of business. The permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed one year. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 584, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

permitsecretaryprocessing or distributing market milkmilk products plantstandardsone year

Related Statutes

  • § 33225 Dairy Farm Permit Issuance
  • § 20797 Brand Use Appeal Process
  • § 33221 Permit Definition
  • § 33222 Milk Producer Permit Requirement
  • § 33223 Milk Producer Permit Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 33226.
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