§ 61803 Milk Marketing Area Regulations

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•The law says milk prices can be different in different areas of the state.
•A person in charge (the director) can decide these areas and change them if needed.
•Before changing anything, the director must study the situation and hold a public meeting.

Example

Imagine milk costs more in a big city than in a small town.

The law lets the director set different milk prices for different places if it makes sense. They have to check the facts and let people talk about it first.

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§ 61803 Milk Marketing Area Regulations

It is recognized by the Legislature that conditions within the milk industry of this state are such that it is necessary to establish marketing areas wherein different prices and regulations are necessary, and for that purpose the director shall have the administrative authority, with such additional duties as are herein prescribed, after investigation and public hearing, to prescribe such marketing areas and modify the same when advisable or necessary. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1192.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 61803.

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