§ 78287 Asparagus Handler Records

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•People who handle asparagus must keep records of where it came from.
•The records must be simple and include the name of the farmer who grew the asparagus.
•These records must be kept for two years.
•The records must be shown to the commission if they ask for them in writing.

Example

A grocery store buys asparagus from local farmers to sell.

The store must write down which farmer grew each batch of asparagus and keep that list for two years. If the commission asks to see the list, the store must show it to them.

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§ 78287 Asparagus Handler Records

Every handler shall keep a complete and accurate record of all asparagus handled with the name of the producer whose asparagus was handled. The records shall be in simple form and contain information as the commission shall prescribe. The records shall be retained by the handler for two years and shall be offered and submitted for inspection at any reasonable time upon written demand of the commission or its duly authorized agent. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78287.

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