{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"401.5","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 401.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. STATE ADMINISTRATION [101. - 1501.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE [101. - 894.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Other Powers and Duties [401. - 593.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [401. - 412.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 542, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>The department shall also seek to enhance, protect, and perpetuate the ability of the private sector to produce food and fiber in a way that benefits the general welfare and economy of the state. The department shall also seek to maintain the economic well-being of agriculturally dependent rural communities in this state.</p>","text":"The department shall also seek to enhance, protect, and perpetuate the ability of the private sector to produce food and fiber in a way that benefits the general welfare and economy of the state. The department shall also seek to maintain the economic well-being of agriculturally dependent rural communities in this state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/general-provisions-401-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}