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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 1§ 5008 Definition Of Shipment

§ 5008 Definition Of Shipment

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§ 5008 Definition Of Shipment

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'shipment' is anything that is moved from one place to another.
  • •It doesn't matter if it's being moved now, was moved before, or will be moved later—it's still a shipment.
  • •This includes all kinds of things, like packages, letters, or even big items.

Example

You order a toy online, and it gets sent to your house.

The toy is a 'shipment' because it was moved from the store to your home.

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

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§ 5008 Definition Of Shipment

“Shipment” means any article or thing which is, may be, or has been transported from one place to another place. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 6305 Insect And Pest Import Rules
  • § 10704 Swine Farm Premises Definition
  • § 5002 Agricultural Appliance Definition
  • § 5004 Noxious Weed Definition Criteria
  • § 58604.5 Commodity Market Access Support

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 5008.
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