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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 2Art. 11§ 42948 Fruit And Vegetable Inspection Compliance

§ 42948 Fruit And Vegetable Inspection Compliance

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 42948 Fruit And Vegetable Inspection Compliance

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't say no if a police officer wants to check your fruits, nuts, or veggies.
  • •You also can't refuse to stop your car or truck if it's carrying any of these foods and an officer wants to inspect them.
  • •If you break this rule, you can get fined between $100 and $3,000, or even go to jail for up to 6 months, or both.

Example

You're driving a truck full of oranges to the market.

If a police officer signals you to stop because they want to check your oranges, you have to stop and let them look. If you drive away or refuse, you can get in big trouble, like paying a fine or going to jail.

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

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§ 42948 Fruit And Vegetable Inspection Compliance

(a) It is unlawful for any person to refuse to submit any container, subcontainer, load, or display of fruits, nuts, or vegetables to the inspection of any enforcing officer, or to refuse to stop any vehicle which contains any fruits, nuts, or vegetables, for the purpose of inspection by an enforcing officer. (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) or 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. 5.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unlawfulinspectionenforcing officermisdemeanorfineimprisonment

Related Statutes

  • § 29676 Honey Inspection Compliance
  • § 29701 Penalties For Violations
  • § 16421 Violation Penalties And Fines
  • § 20221 Violation Penalties And Punishment
  • § 29675 Honey Movement Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 42948.
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