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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 2§ 58038 Product Label Authorization

§ 58038 Product Label Authorization

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 58038 Product Label Authorization

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss can make special labels for food or products if no label rules exist yet.
  • •The boss can charge money for making these labels.
  • •The boss decides the rules and fees for these labels.

Example

A small farm wants to sell homemade jam but doesn’t know what label to use.

The farm can ask the boss (director) to make a special label for their jam. The boss will decide the rules for the label and charge a fee for it.

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

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§ 58038 Product Label Authorization

The director may issue labels on request of the producer, packer, canner, or distributor, for any product for which labels have not otherwise been authorized by law, pursuant to such regulations as he deems necessary and charge for such labels such fees as in his judgment are proper. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 27601 Egg Nuisance Abatement Orders
  • § 5026 Emergency Pest Eradication Authority
  • § 59249 Marketing Order Enforcement Costs
  • § 6321 Fruit Fly Host Import Ban
  • § 6323 Fruit Fly Host Destruction

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 58038.
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