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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 9§ 58886 Commodity Marketing Period Regulation

§ 58886 Commodity Marketing Period Regulation

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§ 58886 Commodity Marketing Period Regulation

Key Takeaways

  • •This law lets the state control when and how much of a product (like fruits or milk) can be sold or processed.
  • •The rules apply to everyone who sells or processes that product in the state.
  • •The state must make sure there’s enough of the product for people to buy—no unfair shortages.

Example

A farmer grows oranges, and the state says oranges can only be sold in stores from December to March.

The farmer can’t sell oranges outside those months, but the state must make sure stores still have enough oranges for people to buy during that time.

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

Official Source
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§ 58886 Commodity Marketing Period Regulation

A marketing order may contain provisions which regulate the period during which any commodity, or any grade, size, or quality of such commodity, may be processed, distributed, or otherwise marketed within this state by any and all persons that are engaged in such processing, distributing, or marketing within this state. The total quantity of such commodity which is so regulated and permitted to be processed, distributed, or otherwise marketed during such period, shall not, however, be less than the quantity which the director finds is necessary to reasonably supply the needs of consumers of such commodity. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commoditydirectorwhen certainmarketing orderqualityquantity

Related Statutes

  • § 58883 Commodity Market Quantity Limits
  • § 58884 Producer Allotment Rules
  • § 58885 Commodity Handler Allocation Rules
  • § 58813 Market Flow Regulation Standards
  • § 58882 Surplus Commodity Control Fund

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 58886.
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