Food & Agr. Code, § 12581 · Article 4. Inspection
Food & Agr. Code, § 12581
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The director may inspect and take samples of any produce grown, processed, packed, stored, shipped, transported, delivered for shipment, or sold.
(b) If the director finds or suspects that a sample taken or inspected pursuant to subdivision (a) carries pesticide residue in excess of the permissible tolerance, the director may request sales records, purchase records, distribution records, or any other record related to that produce. The records shall be provided to the director within 48 hours of the request.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 574, Sec. 3. (AB 211) Effective September 27, 2022.
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