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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 13Art. 1§ 35283 Unpasteurized Milk Processing Ban

§ 35283 Unpasteurized Milk Processing Ban

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§ 35283 Unpasteurized Milk Processing Ban

Key Takeaways

  • •It's a crime to sell or make milk or milk products without following the rules.
  • •You can't sell raw milk if it's supposed to be pasteurized (heated to kill germs).
  • •You must have a special license to make or sell milk products.
  • •Faking records about milk products is also a crime.

Example

If you sell raw milk to people without heating it to kill germs, you can go to jail.

The law says you must pasteurize milk before selling it. If you don't, you're breaking the law and can be fined or put in jail.

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

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§ 35283 Unpasteurized Milk Processing Ban

Notwithstanding Sections 35281 and 35282, any person who intentionally commits any of the following acts is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by imprisonment of not less than six months nor more than one year, or by both the fine and imprisonment: (a) Processing without pasteurization any milk or milk product which is required by this division to be pasteurized. (b) Manufacturing or processing for resale of any milk or milk product in a milk products plant which is not licensed by the director pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 34951). (c) Providing milk or milk products to any person for the manufacturing or processing for resale of any milk or milk product unless that person is licensed by the director pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 34951). (d) Falsifying any records which are required by Sections 34007, 34064, and 34065. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1166, Sec. 7. Effective September 28, 1985.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

pasteurizationmilk products plantlicensed by the directorfalsifying records

Related Statutes

  • § 35281 Violation Penalties And Fines
  • § 35282 Assaulting Milk Inspectors
  • § 57551 Agricultural Chemical Definitions
  • § 57552 Agricultural Seed Definition
  • § 57553 Agricultural Chemical Labor Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 35283.
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