Food & Agr. Code, § 20723 · Article 5. Suspension and Forfeiture

Food & Agr. Code, § 20723

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

If the right to use a brand is suspended for more than one year, the right is forfeited on April 1st following the year of suspension. The brand, thereafter, may be rerecorded by the former owner or it may be applied for by any other person pursuant to this chapter.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 680, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 1999.

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=20723.
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