§ 43031 Noncompliant Produce Public Nuisance

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•Fruits, nuts, or vegetables that don't follow the rules are a public nuisance.
•This includes the containers they come in.
•The rules are set by the division and its regulations.

Example

A grocery store sells a box of apples that has not been inspected or labeled correctly.

This box of apples is considered a public nuisance because it doesn't follow the rules set for selling fruits.

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§ 43031 Noncompliant Produce Public Nuisance

Any lot of fruits, nuts, or vegetables, including its containers, which is not in compliance in all respects with this division and the regulations which are issued pursuant to it, is a public nuisance. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

public nuisance fruits, nuts, or vegetables

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 43031.

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