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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 2Art. 10§ 42911 Shipment Rejection For Violations

§ 42911 Shipment Rejection For Violations

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 42911 Shipment Rejection For Violations

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone tries to ship fruits, nuts, or vegetables that break the rules, the shipping company can say no.
  • •The shipping company can check the food and send it back if it’s not allowed.
  • •The person sending the food has to pay for the return or holding of the bad food.
  • •The shipping company can write in their papers that they can refuse bad food.

Example

A farmer tries to ship a truck full of rotten strawberries.

The shipping company can check the strawberries, see they’re rotten, and refuse to ship them. The farmer has to pay to get the strawberries back or to store them.

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

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§ 42911 Shipment Rejection For Violations

Any person, forwarding company, or common carrier may decline to ship or transport any fruits, nuts, or vegetables if it is notified by any enforcing officer of this division, that such products are found to be delivered for shipment in violation of this division. Any such person, forwarding company, or common carrier may reserve the right, in any receipt, bill of lading, or other writing which is given to the consignor, to reject for shipment and to return to the consignor or hold at the expense and risk of the consignor all fruits, nuts, or vegetables, which upon inspection are found to be delivered for shipment in violation of this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fruits, nuts, or vegetablesenforcing officerviolation of this divisionconsignor

Related Statutes

  • § 42912 Carrier Transport Of Produce
  • § 29676 Honey Inspection Compliance
  • § 42823 Fresh Produce Seizure Authority
  • § 42881 Nonconforming Produce Warning Notices
  • § 43032 Fruit And Vegetable Inspection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 42911.
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