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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 36605 Dairy Product Quality Standards

§ 36605 Dairy Product Quality Standards

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§ 36605 Dairy Product Quality Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •Dairy products sold in the state must be as good as those made under state rules.
  • •This rule applies to all dairy products, like milk, cheese, and yogurt.
  • •If a dairy product doesn’t meet the quality, it can’t be sold.

Example

A store tries to sell cheap milk that spoils faster than normal milk.

The store can’t sell that milk because it’s not as good as the milk made under state rules.

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

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§ 36605 Dairy Product Quality Standards

Except as otherwise provided in Section 36604 and notwithstanding any other provisions of this part, no dairy products, as such products are defined in this division, shall be sold within this state unless they are of a quality which is comparable to that of the same product which is manufactured or processed pursuant to this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

dairy productscomparable qualitymanufactured or processed pursuant to this division

Related Statutes

  • § 36601 Dairy Product Quality Standards
  • § 36606 Dairy Bacteria Safety Standards
  • § 64005 Dairy Product Definitions
  • § 10701 Definitions Govern Construction
  • § 10702 Health Certificate Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 36605.
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