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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 4Pt. 4Ch. 1.5Art. 3§ 7411 Tomato Board Appointment Rules

§ 7411 Tomato Board Appointment Rules

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§ 7411 Tomato Board Appointment Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must have at least 12 members, with at least 3 from each district, chosen by the tomato industry and approved by the secretary.
  • •The board decides how long members serve and other rules, but the secretary must approve them.
  • •The secretary can add one public member who doesn’t work in the tomato industry but knows about farming. This person has the same rights as other members.
  • •The secretary can also add extra members who don’t vote, like farming experts or university representatives.

Example

A group of tomato farmers wants to have a say in how tomatoes are grown and sold in their area.

The law says they can recommend people to be on a board that makes decisions about tomatoes. The board must have at least 12 members, including some from different parts of the state. The board can also include someone who isn’t a farmer but knows about farming, and even experts from universities who can give advice but don’t vote.

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

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§ 7411 Tomato Board Appointment Rules

(a) The secretary shall appoint at least 12 members to the board. The board shall consist of at least three representatives from each district and shall be comprised of persons recommended by the tomato industry and approved by the secretary. (b) The term of service and other board related operational issues shall be established by the board and approved by the secretary. (c) The secretary may appoint a public member to the board from a list of persons provided by the board who do not have a financial interest in any commodities subject to this chapter but may have general knowledge of commercial agricultural practices. The public member shall have the same voting and other rights and immunities as other members of the board. (d) The secretary, in consultation with the board, may appoint nonvoting ex officio members to the board, including, but not limited to, county agricultural commissioners, pest control advisors, and representatives of the University of California and California State University system. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 651, Sec. 2. (AB 402) Effective January 1, 2024. Inoperative July 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 7440. Repealed as of January 1, 2029, pursuant to Section 7440.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 7420 Broomrape Control Recommendations
  • § 7435 Regulatory Enforcement Authority
  • § 64073 Council Liability Insurance Authority
  • § 654 Department Space Allocation
  • § 77052 Commission Activity Oversight Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 7411.
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