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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 21§ 59238 Commodity Trade Information Disclosure

§ 59238 Commodity Trade Information Disclosure

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§ 59238 Commodity Trade Information Disclosure

Key Takeaways

  • •If you work with certain foods or goods, you must tell the government who you bought them from and how much you bought.
  • •This rule only applies to foods or goods that have special rules (called 'marketing orders') for how they are sold.
  • •If the government asks for this info, you can't say no or ignore them.

Example

You own a grocery store and sell milk. The government has special rules for milk sales in your state.

If the government asks, you must tell them which dairy farm you bought the milk from and how many gallons you bought. If you refuse, you’re breaking the law.

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

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§ 59238 Commodity Trade Information Disclosure

It is a violation of this chapter for any person that is engaged in the handling or processing of any commodity, or in the wholesale or retail trade of the commodity, to fail or refuse to furnish to the director or his duly authorized agents, upon request, information concerning the name and address of the persons from whom he has received any commodity which is regulated by a marketing order that is issued and in effect pursuant to this chapter, and the quantity of such commodity which is so received. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commoditydirectorof whereviolationinformationquantity

Related Statutes

  • § 58775 Handler Reporting Requirements
  • § 58778 Handler Reporting Requirements
  • § 58779 Producer Handler Volume Lists
  • § 58811 Commodity Supply Restrictions
  • § 58812 Commodity Price Determination Factors

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 59238.
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