Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
DIVISION 17. FRUIT, NUT, AND VEGETABLE STANDARDS [42501 - 49021]
( Division 17 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) CHAPTER 9. Avocados [44971 - 45042]
( Chapter 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ARTICLE 1. Container Certification and Fees [44971 - 44988]
( Heading of Article 1 renumbered from Article 2 by Stats. 1982, Ch. 141, Sec. 1. ) 44971.
(a) The handling and marketing of avocados is affected with the public interest. The provisions of this chapter are enacted for the protection of the avocado industry and for the purposes of protecting the health, peace, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state.
(b) Avocados produced in this state which are being prepared for market shall be certified as complying with the maturity and quality provisions established by regulations of the director.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 141, Sec. 1.5. Effective March 31, 1982.)