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CA Food & Agri Code § 890 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 1 - THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 9 - False, Deceptive, or Misleading Marketing|Section 890.

890.  (a) It is unlawful for any person or entity, or employee or agent of that person or entity, to make any statement, representation, or assertion orally, by public statement, advertisement, signage, or by any means that relates to the sale or availability of agricultural products that is false, deceptive, or misleading regarding any of the following:(1) The area of production of the agricultural product.(2) The identity of the producer of the agricultural product.(3) The manner and method of production of the agricultural product.(b) A violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or by both that imprisonment and fine.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. (AB 1871) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 891 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 1 - THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 9 - False, Deceptive, or Misleading Marketing|Section 891.

891.  In lieu of prosecution, the secretary, or a county agricultural commissioner under the authority of the secretary, may levy a civil penalty against a person or entity that violates this chapter in an amount not less than five hundred dollars ($500) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation. The amount of the penalty assessed for each violation shall be based upon the scope of the violation, the seriousness of the deception, and the impact of the penalty on the violator, including the deterrent effect on future violations. Subdivision (e) of Section 43003 shall apply to a fine or civil penalty levied pursuant to this section.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. (AB 1871) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 892 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 1 - THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 9 - False, Deceptive, or Misleading Marketing|Section 892.

892.  Any action taken against a person by the secretary or a county agricultural commissioner pursuant to Section 890 or 891 shall not preclude the secretary or a county agricultural commissioner from taking a separate action for a violation of a provision of this code that is specific to a particular license or permit.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. (AB 1871) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 893 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 1 - THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 9 - False, Deceptive, or Misleading Marketing|Section 893.

893.  (a) All civil penalties collected pursuant to this chapter by the secretary shall be deposited in the Direct Agricultural Marketing Penalty Account, which is hereby created in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund, and shall be used to conduct investigations and enforcement actions upon complaints filed or pursuant to information received that results in the investigation of a violation of Section 890. Money deposited pursuant to this chapter also may be used to contract with county agricultural commissioners for services that further the purposes of this chapter, and may be used for expenses incurred by county agricultural commissioners for investigative and enforcement actions conducted pursuant to this chapter. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, all moneys deposited pursuant to this chapter shall be continuously appropriated to the department without regard to fiscal year for purposes of this chapter.(b) All civil penalties collected pursuant to enforcement actions by a county agricultural commissioner pursuant to this chapter shall be paid to the county treasurer.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. (AB 1871) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 894 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 1 - THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 9 - False, Deceptive, or Misleading Marketing|Section 894.

894.  An action brought by the state or a county pursuant to Section 891 or 892 for a violation of Section 890 shall preclude a concurrent proceeding by the state or a county for the same act.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. (AB 1871) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 901 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 1 - Organization|Section 901.

901.  There is in the state government the State Board of Food and Agriculture which consists of 15 members.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 875.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 901.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 1 - Organization|Section 901.5.

901.5.  It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that representatives of the agricultural industry appointed to the State Board of Food and Agriculture pursuant to this chapter are intended to represent and further the interest of a particular industry concerned, and that such representation and furtherance is intended to serve the public interest. Accordingly, the Legislature finds that, with respect to persons who are appointed to such board, the particular industry concerned is tantamount to, and constitutes, the public generally within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1429.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 902 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 1 - Organization|Section 902.

902.  The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor as follows:(a) One from the Agricultural Sciences Division of the University of California.(b) One from the agricultural department of one of the state universities and colleges offering agriculture as a part of the curriculum.(c) Two members shall be appointed from the state at large who represent the agricultural industry.(d) Seven members, not more than one of whom shall be appointed from any one congressional district or from any one county, who represent the agricultural industry.(e) Two members of the public who have no direct financial interest in the production or handling of agricultural products, but who have an interest in, and knowledge of, the environment.(f) Two members of the public who have no direct financial interest in the production or handling of agricultural products, but who have an interest in, and knowledge of, consumer affairs.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 875.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 903 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 1 - Organization|Section 903.

903.  The term of office of the members of the board is four years. The terms expire on January 15 of each year in the rotation which is presently established. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. On February 1 of each year the Governor shall designate one of the members of the board to serve as president. The term of office of the members appointed pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 902 shall commence on January 15, 1976.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 875.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 904 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 1 - Organization|Section 904.

904.  The members shall be residents and citizens of the state and shall be specially qualified for this service through actual farm business, economic agricultural training, environmental protection, or consumer affairs. Each member of the board representing the agricultural industry shall have a major interest in a separate branch of the agricultural industry.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 875.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 905 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 1 - Organization|Section 905.

905.  The members shall serve without pay, but shall be allowed necessary traveling and incidental expenses which are incurred in the discharge of their duties. The expenses shall be paid from the appropriation for the support of the department.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 906 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 1 - Organization|Section 906.

906.  (a) Public officers associated with any area of government, including agriculture, and whether elected or appointed, may be appointed to, and may serve contemporaneously as members of, the board.(b) No member of the board appointed pursuant to subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 902 shall participate in any board action that involves himself or herself or any agricultural entity with which he or she is connected as a director, officer, or employee, or in which he or she has a financial interest in the decision within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 344, Sec. 1. (AB 219) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 951 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 951.

951.  The board shall inquire into the needs of the agricultural industry of this state and the functions of the department in relation to such needs, and confer and advise with the Governor and the director as to how the agricultural industry and the consumer of agricultural products may best be served by the department.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 875.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 951.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 951.5.

951.5.  The board shall make recommendations to the secretary regarding the project agreements to be funded pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 58551) of Part 1 of Division 21.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 982, Sec. 2. Effective September 27, 2002.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 952 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 952.

952.  The board, and any member of it who is authorized by resolution of the board, may make investigations, conduct hearings, and prosecute actions concerning all matters and subjects which are under the jurisdiction of the department. For such purposes, the board and its authorized members shall have all of the powers and authority which are conferred upon a head of a state department by Article 2 (commencing with Section 11180), Chapter 2, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 953 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 953.

953.  The board shall hold meetings at least once a month in the office of the director at Sacramento or at any other location determined by the president of the board to be appropriate.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 325.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 954 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 1 - STATE ADMINISTRATION|PART 2 - THE STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE|CHAPTER 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 954.

954.  Special or adjourned meetings may be held at the office of the director in Sacramento, or at any other place in the state which the president may deem necessary. Special meetings of the board shall also be called by the president at any time upon the written request of four members of the board.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 325.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 1 - Qualifications|Section 2101.

2101.  (a) The director shall examine persons who desire to become commissioners or deputy commissioners. He or she may adopt regulations which govern the examinations. Successful candidates shall be given a license which shall be valid for five years unless revoked.(b) The director may charge each candidate a fee to cover the actual cost of providing the license examination.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 734, Sec. 6. Effective September 18, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 1 - Qualifications|Section 2102.

2102.  (a) The director shall pass upon the qualifications of persons who desire to become county agricultural inspectors and shall issue licenses to successful candidates.(b) The director may charge each candidate a fee to cover the actual cost of providing the license examination.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 734, Sec. 7. Effective September 18, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 1 - Qualifications|Section 2103.

2103.  The director shall issue a license, for any county which has a charter that provides for civil service examination of county agricultural inspectors, to any person who presents a certificate which shows that the person has passed the examination.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 734, Sec. 8. Effective September 18, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 1 - Qualifications|Section 2104.

2104.  A commissioner, deputy commissioner, or county agricultural inspector need not be a resident of the county for which he may be chosen.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2105 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 1 - Qualifications|Section 2105.

2105.  Prior to entering upon his duties, the commissioner shall file the usual oath, and he shall be required to file an official bond in an amount determined by the board of supervisors, unless he is covered by a master bond pursuant to Section 1481 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 112.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2106 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 1 - Qualifications|Section 2106.

2106.  No person shall be eligible for the examination or shall be given or issued a license pursuant to Section 2101, 2102, or 2103 unless he or she possesses a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in the agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines, as determined by the secretary. If a person is registered as a senior in an accredited four-year college in one of the specializations described herein, that person shall be admitted to the examination, but a license shall not be issued until that person graduates. In determining whether or not a college is accredited, the secretary may rely on accreditation granted by a state or national association formed and operated for the purpose of determining accreditation. This section shall not apply to any person holding a valid license of qualification in weights and measures who was employed by a county agricultural commissioner or sealer in a permanent classification before January 1, 1995, and who possesses at least one license in an agricultural category no later than December 31, 1996.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 818, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2107 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 1 - Qualifications|Section 2107.

2107.  The director shall publish and make available a registry of persons holding a license pursuant to Section 2101, 2102, or 2103 and Section 12202 of the Business and Professions Code.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 734, Sec. 10. Effective September 18, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2121 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment and Employment|Section 2121.

2121.  The commissioner shall be appointed by the board of supervisors of the county. Any chartered county may, however, prescribe a different method of appointment.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2122 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment and Employment|Section 2122.

2122.  The term of office of the commissioner shall be four years from and after his appointment and until his successor is appointed. He may, however, be removed pursuant to this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2123 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment and Employment|Section 2123.

2123.  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person shall not be appointed to the office of commissioner or deputy commissioner unless he or she has a license issued by the director. The license of any qualified incumbent shall be renewed without further examination.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 734, Sec. 11. Effective September 18, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2124 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment and Employment|Section 2124.

2124.  If the board of supervisors of such adjoining county consents, the board of supervisors of any county in which there is no commissioner may employ a qualified commissioner or a qualified deputy commissioner of the adjoining county to perform the duties of commissioner in the employing county.A commissioner or deputy commissioner who is so employed shall have such authority and powers as are conferred upon a commissioner by this code. He is not required to comply with residence or other qualifications for office within the employing county.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2125 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment and Employment|Section 2125.

2125.  In any county in which no commissioner has served, the director shall perform the duties of commissioner in the same manner, to the same extent, and with the same authority as if he had been the duly appointed commissioner in such county.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. Note: See this section as modified on July 17, 1991, in Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1991.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2126 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment and Employment|Section 2126.

2126.  The commissioner may appoint deputy commissioners, inspectors, and clerks who shall serve at his pleasure.Such inspectors may be designated as county agricultural inspectors or county agricultural biologists.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 558.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2127 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment and Employment|Section 2127.

2127.  Deputy commissioners and inspectors shall be appointed from a list which is furnished by the director of persons who hold a license for the office.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 734, Sec. 12. Effective September 18, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2128 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment and Employment|Section 2128.

2128.  If the position of deputy commissioner cannot be filled from the list, a temporary appointment may be made for a period not exceeding six months upon the written recommendation of the director.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2129 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment and Employment|Section 2129.

2129.  If the position of inspector cannot be filled from the list, a temporary appointment not exceeding six months may be made.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2151 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 3 - Vacancies|Section 2151.

2151.  If a vacancy in the office of commissioner occurs, the director, upon learning of the vacancy, shall immediately transmit to the board of supervisors or other appointing power a list of persons who are licensed by him or her to be eligible for the position.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 734, Sec. 13. Effective September 18, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2152 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 3 - Vacancies|Section 2152.

2152.  If, within 60 days after the receipt of the list of persons who are licensed, the appointing power fails to appoint a commissioner from the list, the secretary shall appoint a commissioner from the list.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2153 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 3 - Vacancies|Section 2153.

2153.  If there is no qualified person available for the office of commissioner, the appointing power may make a temporary appointment, for a period not exceeding three months, of a person who is recommended in writing by the director.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 2154 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 2 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees|ARTICLE 3 - Vacancies|Section 2154.

2154.  If the appointing power does not make a temporary appointment of a commissioner and no person can be appointed from the eligible list by the director, the director may make a temporary appointment of a person who is competent to carry on the duties of the office for a period not exceeding three months.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)