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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 24Art. 4§ 78679 Producer Handler List Confidentiality

§ 78679 Producer Handler List Confidentiality

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§ 78679 Producer Handler List Confidentiality

Key Takeaways

  • •The government keeps a secret list of people involved in certain jobs (like farmers or handlers).
  • •They can't share this list with anyone unless a judge says they have to.
  • •People on the list can talk to each other about work stuff, but the government won’t give out the full list of names and addresses.

Example

A group of farmers wants to talk about how new rules affect their work.

The government lets them talk to each other but won’t give out a full list of all the farmers’ names and addresses to keep things private.

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

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§ 78679 Producer Handler List Confidentiality

The commission and the secretary shall keep confidential and shall not disclose, except when required by court order after a hearing in a judicial proceeding, all lists of persons subject to this chapter in their possession. However, the commission shall establish procedures to provide producers and handlers access to communication with other producers and handlers regarding noncommercial matters affecting the commission and persons subject to its jurisdiction. The access shall not include the actual release of the list of the names and addresses of producers and handlers in the possession of the commission or the secretary. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 210, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 79078 Diver Handler Confidentiality Rules
  • § 79178.5 Fishermen Contact Privacy Rules
  • § 78704 Producer Data Confidentiality
  • § 71089 Producer Handler Confidentiality Rules
  • § 74767 Grape Industry Confidentiality Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78679.
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