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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 29Art. 3§ 79838 Public Member Qualifications

§ 79838 Public Member Qualifications

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§ 79838 Public Member Qualifications

Key Takeaways

  • •The public member on the board has the same powers as other members.
  • •The public member cannot make money from olives or olive oil.
  • •The public member can work for people who do make money from olives or olive oil.
  • •The public member must follow these rules the whole time they are on the board.

Example

A person is chosen to be the public member on the olive board.

This person can vote and make decisions like everyone else on the board. But they cannot own an olive farm or sell olive oil. They can, however, work as a consultant for olive farmers.

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

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§ 79838 Public Member Qualifications

The public member, or his or her alternate on the commission board of directors, shall have all the powers, rights, and privileges of any other member on the commission board of directors. The public member shall not have any financial interest in the production or processing of olives or the marketing of olive oil but may be an individual who provides services to individuals who do have a financial interest. The public member or his or her alternate shall be in compliance with this section during the entire term of his or her office. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 344, Sec. 1. (SB 250) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

compliancedirectorcommissionproduction

Related Statutes

  • § 79831 Olive Oil Commission Board
  • § 79833 Judicial Relief For Notices
  • § 79835 Commission Board Alternate Members
  • § 79836 Filling Commission Board Vacancies
  • § 79841 Commission Board Quorum Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 79838.
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