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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 21§ 59236 Prohibited Use Of Quality Designations

§ 59236 Prohibited Use Of Quality Designations

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§ 59236 Prohibited Use Of Quality Designations

Key Takeaways

  • •If a group of farmers or handlers has special rules for using a certain label or emblem to show their product is high quality, only they can use that label.
  • •If you're not part of that group or don't follow their rules, you can't use their special label.
  • •This is to make sure labels actually mean what they say and don't trick people.

Example

A group of dairy farmers agrees to follow strict rules to make the best quality milk. They create a special label called 'SuperFresh' to put on their milk cartons. Only farmers who follow their rules can use this label.

If a farmer who is not part of this group or doesn't follow their rules puts the 'SuperFresh' label on their milk, they are breaking the law. This is to stop people from lying about their product's quality.

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

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§ 59236 Prohibited Use Of Quality Designations

If the use by a producer or handler of a particular emblem, label, certificate, or other distinctive designation of grade, quality, or condition, except the grade or other quality designations then in effect pursuant to state or federal grade standards, is made contingent upon compliance with certain production or handling regulations which are authorized by the provisions of a marketing order or agreement which is issued and made effective pursuant to this chapter, it is unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person, that is not participating in, and complying with, such order, agreement, or regulations to use such designation of grade, quality, or condition. (Enacted by Stats. 1967. Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

agreementcompliancequalityregulationconditiondesignationproductionviolation

Related Statutes

  • § 58894 Commodity Branding And Labeling
  • § 59283 Commodity Inspection Hold Authority
  • § 58748 Commodity Quality Handling Rules
  • § 59232 Violation Penalties And Remedies
  • § 59234 Marketing Order Violations Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 59236.
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