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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 12.7Art. 7§ 74971 Winegrape Reporting Violations

§ 74971 Winegrape Reporting Violations

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§ 74971 Winegrape Reporting Violations

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie or give fake info to the commission about winegrapes.
  • •If you work with winegrapes, you must tell the commission who you got them from or sent them to.
  • •You can't hide, destroy, or change records about winegrapes that you're supposed to keep.
  • •You can't refuse to give reports or records the commission asks for.

Example

A farmer sells winegrapes to a winery but doesn't tell the commission about it.

The farmer broke the law because they didn't give the commission the info they asked for about who got the winegrapes.

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

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§ 74971 Winegrape Reporting Violations

It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any of the following: (a) Render or furnish a false report, statement, or record required by the commission. (b) When engaged in the marketing, processing, or other activities related to winegrapes, to fail or refuse to furnish the commission or its duly authorized agents, information concerning the name and address of the persons to whom winegrapes were delivered or from whom winegrapes have been received. (c) Secrete, destroy, or alter records required to be maintained under this chapter. (d) Refuse to render a report, statement, or record required by the commission. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 689, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissioncrimeportmisdemeanorstatementinformation

Related Statutes

  • § 72111 Wheat Trade Reporting Violations
  • § 75641 Apple Reporting Violations
  • § 77641 Timber Reporting Violations
  • § 78295 Asparagus Reporting Violations
  • § 67111 False Reporting Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 74971.
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