{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"46021","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 46021","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 10. Organic Foods [46000. - 46029.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-17/chapter-10"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 456, Sec. 12.   (SB 1117)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>(a) It is unlawful for a person to certify a product in violation of this act.</p><p>(b) It is unlawful for a person to certify a product or company as organic unless duly registered as a certification agency pursuant to this act.</p><p>(c) It is unlawful for a person to willfully make a false statement or representation, or knowingly fail to disclose a fact required to be disclosed, in registration for a certification agency pursuant to this act.</p><p>(d) In accordance with Section 205.100(c)(2) of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, a person who makes a false statement to the secretary, a governing state official, or an accredited certifying agent shall be subject to Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code.</p>","text":"(a) It is unlawful for a person to certify a product in violation of this act. (b) It is unlawful for a person to certify a product or company as organic unless duly registered as a certification agency pursuant to this act. (c) It is unlawful for a person to willfully make a false statement or representation, or knowingly fail to disclose a fact required to be disclosed, in registration for a certification agency pursuant to this act. (d) In accordance with Section 205.100(c)(2) of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, a person who makes a false statement to the secretary, a governing state official, or an accredited certifying agent shall be subject to Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/organic-foods-46021","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}