{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"2106","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 2106","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION [2001. - 2350.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. County Agricultural Commissioners and Their Employees [2101. - 2287.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Qualifications [2101. - 2107.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 818, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>No person shall be eligible for the examination or shall be given or issued a license pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fac/2101\">2101</a>, <a href=\"/fac/2102\">2102</a>, or <a href=\"/fac/2103\">2103</a> unless he or she possesses a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in the agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines, as determined by the secretary. If a person is registered as a senior in an accredited four-year college in one of the specializations described herein, that person shall be admitted to the examination, but a license shall not be issued until that person graduates. In determining whether or not a college is accredited, the secretary may rely on accreditation granted by a state or national association formed and operated for the purpose of determining accreditation. This section shall not apply to any person holding a valid license of qualification in weights and measures who was employed by a county agricultural commissioner or sealer in a permanent classification before January 1, 1995, and who possesses at least one license in an agricultural category no later than December 31, 1996.</p>","text":"No person shall be eligible for the examination or shall be given or issued a license pursuant to Section 2101, 2102, or 2103 unless he or she possesses a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in the agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines, as determined by the secretary. If a person is registered as a senior in an accredited four-year college in one of the specializations described herein, that person shall be admitted to the examination, but a license shall not be issued until that person graduates. In determining whether or not a college is accredited, the secretary may rely on accreditation granted by a state or national association formed and operated for the purpose of determining accreditation. This section shall not apply to any person holding a valid license of qualification in weights and measures who was employed by a county agricultural commissioner or sealer in a permanent classification before January 1, 1995, and who possesses at least one license in an agricultural category no later than December 31, 1996.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/qualifications-2106","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}