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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 25Art. 4§ 79078 Diver Handler Confidentiality Rules

§ 79078 Diver Handler Confidentiality Rules

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§ 79078 Diver Handler Confidentiality Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The government keeps a secret list of divers and handlers and won't share it with anyone unless a court says they have to.
  • •Divers and handlers can talk to each other about general stuff related to their work, but they can't get the full list of names and addresses from the government.
  • •This rule is to protect people's privacy while still letting them talk about important work things.

Example

Imagine you're a scuba diver who works with the government, and you want to talk to other divers about safety rules.

You can chat with them about safety or other work stuff, but the government won’t give you a list of all the divers’ names and home addresses. That list is kept private unless a judge says it has to be shared.

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

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§ 79078 Diver Handler Confidentiality Rules

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 divers and handlers access to communication with other divers and handlers regarding nonproprietary matters affecting the commission and persons subject to its jurisdiction. The access shall not include the actual release of the names and addresses of divers and handlers in the possession of the commission or the secretary. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 973, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 78679 Producer Handler List Confidentiality
  • § 79178.5 Fishermen Contact Privacy Rules
  • § 71089 Producer Handler Confidentiality Rules
  • § 74767 Grape Industry Confidentiality Rules
  • § 78262 Producer List Confidentiality

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 79078.
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