Food & Agr. Code, § 78710 · Article 6. Assessments and Records
Food & Agr. Code, § 78710
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any of the following:
(a) Willfully render or furnish a false report, statement, or record required by the commission, or in any way to affect the shipment and marketing of tomatoes with the intent to avoid payment of assessments on the product’s highest value.
(b) Fail to render or furnish a report, statement, or record required by the commission.
(c) When engaged in the shipping of tomatoes or in the wholesale or retail trade of tomatoes, to fail or refuse to furnish to the commission or its duly authorized agents, upon request, information concerning the name and address of the persons from whom he or she received tomatoes, and the quantity so received.
(d) Secrete, destroy, or alter records required to be kept under this chapter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 210, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.
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