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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 35788 Milk Grade Representation Rules

§ 35788 Milk Grade Representation Rules

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§ 35788 Milk Grade Representation Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell milk and call it 'guaranteed' or 'grade A' unless someone official checks it first.
  • •The person who checks the milk must be approved by the boss in charge or be the boss themselves.
  • •This rule is to make sure milk is safe and good quality before it's sold.

Example

A farmer wants to sell milk at the store and calls it 'grade A milk'.

The farmer can't do this unless the milk is checked by someone the state says is okay to check milk. If the farmer sells it without checking, they are breaking the law.

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

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§ 35788 Milk Grade Representation Rules

It is unlawful for any person to sell any milk as, or under the representation of, guaranteed or grade A milk, except under the supervision of a milk inspection service which is approved by the director or which is established and conducted by the director. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

guaranteed or grade A milkmilk inspection servicedirector

Related Statutes

  • § 10921 Director'S Regulatory Authority
  • § 10922 Swine Garbage Processing Inspection
  • § 10923 Recordkeeping And Inspection Requirements
  • § 12781 Director'S Regulatory Authority
  • § 16411 Director'S Violation Investigations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 35788.
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