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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 2Art. 1§ 42651 County Enforcement Authority

§ 42651 County Enforcement Authority

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 42651 County Enforcement Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The state director and county leaders must make sure this law is followed.
  • •They can have helpers (deputies and inspectors) to check if people are following the rules.
  • •The director is in charge of all these people and their work.

Example

If a store is selling bad food, the county inspector can check and stop them.

The inspector works for the director and makes sure the store follows the food safety rules. If not, they can take action.

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

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§ 42651 County Enforcement Authority

The director and the commissioners of each county of the state, their deputies and inspectors, under the supervision and control of the director shall enforce this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorcommissionersdeputiesinspectorsenforcedivision

Related Statutes

  • § 29441 County Enforcement Authority
  • § 11501.5 Enforcement Of Division Regulations
  • § 2101 Commissioner Licensing Examinations
  • § 25553 Poultry Meat Sales Enforcement
  • § 20406 Inspector Appointment Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 42651.
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