{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"50","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 50","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/general-provisions-and-definitions"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 42, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>Whenever the term “department” or “Department of Agriculture” appears in any law, it means the “Department of Food and Agriculture.”</p><p>Whenever the term “director,” “secretary,” “Director of Agriculture,” or “Secretary of Agriculture” appears in any law, it means the “Secretary of Food and Agriculture.”</p><p>Whenever the term “Agricultural Code” appears in any law, it means the “Food and Agricultural Code.”</p>","text":"Whenever the term “department” or “Department of Agriculture” appears in any law, it means the “Department of Food and Agriculture.” Whenever the term “director,” “secretary,” “Director of Agriculture,” or “Secretary of Agriculture” appears in any law, it means the “Secretary of Food and Agriculture.” Whenever the term “Agricultural Code” appears in any law, it means the “Food and Agricultural Code.”","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/general-provisions-and-definitions-50","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}