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CA Food & Agri Code § 55100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 9 - Violations|Section 55100.

55100.  (a) It is unlawful for any person to handle, advertise, or label rice in violation of this chapter.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a person engaged in business as a retailer of rice who in good faith handles, labels, or advertises any rice in reliance on the representations of a producer or handler that the rice may be sold as certified, shall not be found to violate this chapter, except under any of the following circumstances:(1) The retailer knew or should have known that the rice could not be sold as certified.(2) The retailer was engaged in producing or handling the rice.(3) The retailer prescribed or specified the manner in which the rice was produced or handled.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 9 - Violations|Section 55101.

55101.  (a) It is unlawful for any person to certify rice in violation of this chapter.(b) It is unlawful for any person to certify rice unless designated by the commission.(c) It is unlawful for any person to willfully make a false statement or representation, or knowingly fail to disclose a fact required to be disclosed pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 55070).(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 9 - Violations|Section 55102.

55102.  (a) It is unlawful for any person to produce or handle rice sold as certified unless duly registered pursuant to Section 55080.(b) It is unlawful for any person to willfully make a false statement or representation, or knowingly fail to disclose a fact required to be disclosed, during registration pursuant to Section 55080.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 9 - Violations|Section 55103.

55103.  It is unlawful for any person to forge, falsify, fail to retain, fail to obtain, or fail to disclose records as required by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 9 - Violations|Section 55104.

55104.  It is unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to pay any assessments levied pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55105 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 9 - Violations|Section 55105.

55105.  It is unlawful for any person to plant, produce, process, or handle rice, except in compliance with this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55106 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 9 - Violations|Section 55106.

55106.  All remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and not exclusive of any other remedy, whether initiated by the commission or the department.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55108 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 9 - Violations|Section 55108.

55108.  Penalties received pursuant to this article shall be handled as specified in Section 55062.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 579, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55110 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 10 - Investigations and Actions by the Commission|Section 55110.

55110.  The commission may receive and investigate complaints regarding alleged violations of this chapter. The commission may refer cases to the department for action.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55111 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 10 - Investigations and Actions by the Commission|Section 55111.

55111.  (a) The commission shall provide notice to the person or persons, and to the secretary, alleged to have violated the provisions of this chapter informing him or her of the commission’s decision to take further action pursuant to this article. The person may seek a review of the commission’s decision by the secretary and thereafter may seek judicial relief.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and Section 55111.5, the commission may immediately seek injunctive relief, as specified in Section 55112. Any injunction obtained by the commission shall remain in full force and effect pending any review by the secretary.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55111.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 10 - Investigations and Actions by the Commission|Section 55111.5.

55111.5.  The commission may enter into a written agreement with any person alleged to have violated this chapter that will cause the cessation of any alleged violation and avoidance of future violations.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55112 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 10 - Investigations and Actions by the Commission|Section 55112.

55112.  (a) The commission may commence civil actions and utilize all remedies provided in law or equity for the collection of assessments and for obtaining a writ of attachment, specific performance, or injunctive relief regarding this chapter. The commission may seek a writ of attachment or injunctive relief, including, but not limited to, a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or a permanent injunction, in order to prevent any violation or threatened violation of this chapter.(b) The commission shall provide notice to the person alleged to have violated this chapter prior to commencing a civil action.(c) A court shall issue to the commission any requested writ of attachment or injunctive relief upon a prima facie showing by verified complaint that a named defendant has violated, or has threatened to violate, this chapter. No bond shall be required to be posted by the commission as a condition for the issuance of the requested writ of attachment or injunctive relief.(d) A writ of attachment shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 485.010) of Title 6.5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing specified in Section 485.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall not be required. Injunctive relief shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing of irreparable harm or inadequate remedy at law specified in Sections 526 and 527 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall not be required.(e) Upon entry of any final judgment on behalf of the commission against any defendant, the court shall enjoin the defendant from conducting any type of business regarding rice until there is full compliance and satisfaction of the judgment. Venue for these actions may be established at the domicile or place of business of the defendant or in the county of the principal place of business of the commission. The commission may be sued only in the county of its principal office.(f) Prior to bringing an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this section, the commission shall review all available information, recommend specific enforcement action to the secretary, and allow the secretary the opportunity to respond. Notwithstanding the secretary’s response, nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the commission from bringing the action.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55113 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 10 - Investigations and Actions by the Commission|Section 55113.

55113.  The commission shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for any reasonable attorney’s fees and other related costs, including, but not limited to, investigative costs, involved in enforcement of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55120 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 11 - Investigations and Actions by the Department|Section 55120.

55120.  The department may investigate complaints referred to it by the commission regarding alleged violations of this chapter. The department may enter and inspect the premises of any person subject to this chapter for the purpose of inspecting rice, rice processing, or handling activities governed by this chapter. If the department determines that violations have occurred, the department may take action authorized by this chapter, including, but not limited to, seizing and destroying rice. Rice may not be destroyed by the department without due notice to the person whose rice was seized and an informal hearing before the secretary pursuant to procedures adopted by the department.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55121 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 11 - Investigations and Actions by the Department|Section 55121.

55121.  The department may commence civil actions and utilize all remedies provided in law or equity for obtaining a writ of attachment, specific performance, or injunctive relief for violations of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55122 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 11 - Investigations and Actions by the Department|Section 55122.

55122.  (a) The department may levy a civil penalty against any person who is grossly negligent or willfully violates this chapter in an amount of not more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each violation. Each day a grossly negligent or willful violation of this chapter continues, for a period that shall not exceed 10 days, may be a separate violation. The amount of the penalty assessed for each violation shall be based upon the nature of the violation, the seriousness of the effect of the violation upon the effectuation of the purposes and provisions of this chapter, and the impact of the penalty on the violator, including the deterrent effect on future violations. If the secretary determines, based on evidence submitted, that the grossly negligent or willful violation has the potential to seriously impact the ability of California rice producers to produce or market rice without characteristics of commercial impact, each day shall be considered a separate violation and the period of time shall not exceed a total of 20 days.(b) Upon a finding that a violation was negligent or unintentional, the secretary may levy a civil penalty of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation.(c) For a first offense, and upon a finding that the violation is minor and negligent or unintentional, in lieu of a civil penalty as prescribed in subdivision (b), the secretary may issue a notice of violation.(d) A person against whom a civil penalty is levied shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing before the secretary, upon a request made within 30 days after the date of issuance of the notice of penalty. At the hearing, the person shall be given the right to present evidence on his or her own behalf. If no hearing is requested, the civil penalty shall constitute a final and nonreviewable order.(e) If a hearing is held, review of the decision of the secretary may be sought by the person against whom the civil penalty is levied within 30 days of the date of the final order of the secretary pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(f) A civil penalty levied by the department pursuant to this section may be recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the state.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55123 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 4 - California Rice Certification Act of 2000|ARTICLE 11 - Investigations and Actions by the Department|Section 55123.

55123.  (a) The department shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for any reasonable attorney’s fees and other related costs, including, but not limited to, investigative costs, involved in enforcement of this chapter.(b) The department shall use all funds received pursuant to this chapter for the purposes of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 414, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55401 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55401.

55401.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55402 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55402.

55402.  “Agent” means any person that on behalf of any processor contracts for or solicits any farm product from a producer of the farm product, or that negotiates the purchase of any farm product on behalf of any processor.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55402.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55402.3.

55402.3.  “Cash” means coin or currency of the United States, and does not include a check or money order.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 871.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55402.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55402.5.

55402.5.  “Cash buying processor” means any person who is engaged in the business of processing or manufacturing any farm product; who obtains from the producer of any farm product, title to, or possession or control of the farm product; and who buys or agrees to buy any farm product, by cash payment of the full agreed price of such product to the producer at the time of obtaining possession or control or at the time of contracting for title to, or possession or control of any farm product.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 871.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55403 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55403.

55403.  “Farm product” includes every agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, or vegetable product of the soil, honey and beeswax, oilseeds, poultry, poultry product, livestock product, and livestock for immediate slaughter. It does not include timber or any timber product, milk or any milk product, any aquacultural product, or cattle sold to any person who is bonded under the federal Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. Sec. 181, et seq.).(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 696, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55404 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55404.

55404.  “Lender” includes any person that advances new value to a processor.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55404.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55404.5.

55404.5.  “Licensee” means any person licensed under the provisions of this chapter as a processor or cash buying processor.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 871.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55405 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55405.

55405.  “New value” includes any new advance or loan, whether in money or other property, which is made by a lender to a processor. It does not, however, include any extension or renewal of any existing obligation of the processor, nor any obligation which is substituted for such existing obligation.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55406 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55406.

55406.  “Packout basis” means that payment for the farm product is based on the grade or quality of the finished product, as determined at the completion of the processing.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55407 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55407.

55407.  “Processor” means any person that is engaged in the business of processing or manufacturing any farm product, that solicits, buys, contracts to buy, or otherwise takes title to, or possession or control of, any farm product from the producer of the farm product for the purpose of processing or manufacturing it and selling, reselling, or redelivering it in any dried, canned, extracted, fermented, distilled, frozen, eviscerated, or other preserved or processed form. It does not, however, include any retail merchant that has a fixed or established place of business in this state and does not sell at wholesale any farm product which is processed or manufactured by him.(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 807.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55408 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55408.

55408.  “Producer” means any person that is engaged in the business of growing or producing any farm product.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55409 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 55409.

55409.  Juice or must used for wine which, as a condition of sale, is required to be pressed or crushed from grapes in the field or at a facility not owned by the purchasing vintner, is a farm product for purposes of this chapter. Juice or must which was not required to be pressed or crushed from grapes as a condition of a sale, and which is stored for the account of the producer who grew the grapes, is not a farm product when it is sold.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 197, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55431 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 55431.

55431.  The marketing of agricultural commodities within this state is hereby declared to be affected with the public interest. The provisions of this chapter are enacted in the exercise of the police powers of this state for the purpose of protecting the health, peace, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55432 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 55432.

55432.  The director may publish in pamphlet form as often as he thinks necessary a list of processors that are licensed pursuant to this chapter, together with all necessary regulations which concern the enforcement of this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 55433 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 20 - PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|CHAPTER 6 - Processors of Farm Products|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 55433.

55433.  Any money in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund which was derived pursuant to this chapter, or Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 56101), may be expended for the administration and enforcement of these chapters and Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 56701), notwithstanding any other provision of law which limits the expenditure of any such money to the specific purposes or to the administration or enforcement of each of the chapters separately.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 193, Sec. 27.)