Food & Agr. Code, § 16004 · Chapter 1. Definitions

Food & Agr. Code, § 16004

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

“Garbage” means waste material, such as food scraps, table refuse, galley refuse, and refuse from stores of vessels and aircraft, including such waste material in passengers’ and crews’ quarters, which is derived, in whole or in part, from fruits, vegetables, or animal products.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAC&sectionNum=16004.
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