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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 5§ 58741 Commodity Marketing Regulation Authority

§ 58741 Commodity Marketing Regulation Authority

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§ 58741 Commodity Marketing Regulation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The director can make rules about how to sell, process, or handle certain products in the state.
  • •These rules apply to everyone who works with these products, like farmers, factories, and stores.
  • •The rules have limits and can't do anything outside of what the law allows.

Example

A farmer grows apples and wants to sell them to stores.

The director can make a rule saying all apples must be washed before selling. The farmer, the truck driver, and the store all have to follow this rule when handling the apples.

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

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§ 58741 Commodity Marketing Regulation Authority

Subject to the provisions, restrictions, and limitations which are imposed in this chapter, the director may issue marketing orders which regulate producer marketing, the processing, distributing, or handling in any manner of any commodity by any and all persons that are engaged in such producer marketing, processing, distributing, or handling of such commodity within this state. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

marketing ordersdirectorcommoditythe california department

Related Statutes

  • § 58742 Commodity Marketing Regulation Authority
  • § 58745 Commodity Marketing Agreements
  • § 58712 Producer Marketing Regulation
  • § 58748 Commodity Quality Handling Rules
  • § 58779 Producer Handler Volume Lists

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 58741.
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