Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
DIVISION 16. CERTIFICATION, PROCESSING AND CANNING, AND CANNED FOODS [40501 - 41867]
( Division 16 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) CHAPTER 1. Certification of Agricultural Products [40501 - 40577.5]
( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ARTICLE 4. Shipping Point Advisory Committee [40571 - 40577.5]
( Article 4 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 825. ) 40577.
(a) In order to operate economically and reduce expenses that may adversely impact persons subject to this chapter, on or before May 1 of any year, the committee may request the secretary, and the secretary may utilize any appropriate entity, to supply the field staff, office facilities, and supplies necessary to provide inspection services.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the secretary is responsible for the administration of this chapter, the establishment of administrative procedures, and the uniformity, accuracy, and integrity of the inspection.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 542, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.)