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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 17.5Art. 7§ 77496 Severability And Construction

§ 77496 Severability And Construction

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§ 77496 Severability And Construction

Key Takeaways

  • •If one part of this law is found to be unfair or doesn't work, the rest of the law still counts.
  • •The law should be understood in a way that makes sense for most people.
  • •Even if the law doesn't work for one person, it can still work for everyone else.

Example

Imagine a rule at school that says no running in the halls and no yelling. If a teacher says the 'no yelling' part is unfair, kids still can't run in the halls.

The law works the same way. If one small part is unfair, the rest of the law still applies to everyone.

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

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§ 77496 Severability And Construction

This chapter shall be liberally construed. If any section, clause, or part of this chapter is for any reason held unconstitutional or invalid as applied to any person or as applied under certain circumstances, that decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any other persons or under any other circumstance. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 805, Sec. 1. Effective October 4, 1993.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 67114 Severability And Construction
  • § 75156 Severability And Construction
  • § 79286 Severability And Construction
  • § 79886 Severability And Construction
  • § 65674 Statutory Severability Clause

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77496.
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