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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 2Art. 6§ 42796 Imported Produce Compliance Permits

§ 42796 Imported Produce Compliance Permits

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§ 42796 Imported Produce Compliance Permits

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about fruits, nuts, and vegetables brought into California but not yet sold or given out.
  • •If the food doesn’t follow California’s rules, the person who has it can ask to send it out of the state instead of throwing it away.
  • •The government can say yes and give a permit to move the food out of California.
  • •The government can charge a fee for the permit and checking the food to make sure it follows the rules.

Example

A truck brings a bunch of oranges into California, but the oranges don’t meet California’s rules for selling.

The truck driver can ask the government for permission to take the oranges to another state instead of throwing them away. If the government says yes, they might charge a fee for the permit and checking the oranges.

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

Official Source
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§ 42796 Imported Produce Compliance Permits

(a) This section applies to lots of fruits, nuts, and vegetables imported into California which have not been sold, offered for sale, distributed in this state, or have not otherwise entered commercial distribution channels in this state. (b) When the director or a commissioner finds a lot of fruits, nuts, or vegetables which fails to comply with this division, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, and the person in possession requests permission to hold the lot for shipment out of state, the director or commissioner may, by permit, authorize the lot to be so held and transported, in full or as partial lots. The director or commissioner may charge a fee to cover any costs incurred for the permit and related inspections to determine compliance with this division. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 996, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fruits, nuts, and vegetablescommercial distribution channelspermitfee

Related Statutes

  • § 20283 Department Fee Recovery Actions
  • § 301 Fee Definition Scope
  • § 302 Fee Refund Authorization
  • § 303 Fee Refund Conditions
  • § 10983 License Application Fee

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 42796.
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