{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"44973","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 44973","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 17. FRUIT, NUT, AND VEGETABLE STANDARDS [42501. - 49025.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-17"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Avocados [44971. - 45042.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-17/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Container Certification and Fees [44971. - 44988.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-17/chapter-9/article-1"}],"history":"Repealed (by Sec. 4) and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 141, Sec. 3.   Effective March 31, 1982.","effective":"1982-03-31","html":"<p>It is unlawful for any person, including a grower, packer, handler, or retailer to pack, handle, or sell any lot of avocados which are not in compliance with maturity and quality standards established through regulations of the director.</p>","text":"It is unlawful for any person, including a grower, packer, handler, or retailer to pack, handle, or sell any lot of avocados which are not in compliance with maturity and quality standards established through regulations of the director.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/container-certification-and-fees-44973","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}