§ 564 Agricultural Activity Definitions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•This section explains special words used in the law.
•It tells us what 'agricultural activities' means—things that make farm products.
•It says who the 'Department' is—the Department of Food and Agriculture.
•It explains who the 'Panel' and 'Secretary' are—groups and people who help with farming rules.

Example

A farmer wants to know if growing tomatoes counts as an 'agricultural activity'.

The law says 'agricultural activities' are things that make farm products, like growing tomatoes. So yes, it counts.

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§ 564 Agricultural Activity Definitions

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the construction of this article: (a) “Agricultural activities” means those activities that generate products as specified in Section 54004. (b) “Department” means the Department of Food and Agriculture. (c) “Panel” means the Scientific Advisory Panel on Environmental Farming. (d) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 928, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 564.

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