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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 2Art. 11§ 42945 Prohibited Removal Of Tagged Produce

§ 42945 Prohibited Removal Of Tagged Produce

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§ 42945 Prohibited Removal Of Tagged Produce

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't take or throw away fruits, nuts, or vegetables that have a warning tag on them unless you have a written permit from an officer.
  • •You also can't remove the warning tag itself without permission.
  • •If you break this rule, you can be fined between $100 and $3,000, or even go to jail for up to 6 months, or both.

Example

You see a box of oranges at a farm with a warning tag on it that says 'Do Not Remove'.

If you take the oranges or rip off the tag without asking an officer for permission, you could get in trouble and have to pay a fine or go to jail.

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

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§ 42945 Prohibited Removal Of Tagged Produce

(a) It is unlawful for any person to remove or dispose of any fruits, nuts, or vegetables, or their containers to which any warning tag or notice has been affixed, or to remove the warning tag or notice from the place where it is affixed, except under a written permit to do so from an enforcing officer or under his or her specific direction. (b) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three thousand dollars ($3,000), by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1048, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

warning tagnoticewritten permitenforcing officermisdemeanor

Related Statutes

  • § 29675 Honey Movement Restrictions
  • § 42948 Fruit And Vegetable Inspection Compliance
  • § 42949 Altering Inspection Documents Prohibited
  • § 42951 Tampering With Enforcement Tools
  • § 29676 Honey Inspection Compliance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 42945.
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