Food & Agr. Code, § 42796 · Article 6. Inspection and Certification by a County Commissioner
Food & Agr. Code, § 42796
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) This section applies to lots of fruits, nuts, and vegetables imported into California which have not been sold, offered for sale, distributed in this state, or have not otherwise entered commercial distribution channels in this state.
(b) When the director or a commissioner finds a lot of fruits, nuts, or vegetables which fails to comply with this division, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, and the person in possession requests permission to hold the lot for shipment out of state, the director or commissioner may, by permit, authorize the lot to be so held and transported, in full or as partial lots. The director or commissioner may charge a fee to cover any costs incurred for the permit and related inspections to determine compliance with this division.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 996, Sec. 5.
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