{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"78603","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 78603","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 22. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS [63901. - 79995.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22"},{"name":"PART 2. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS [64001. - 79995.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 24. California Tomato Commission [78601. - 78725.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-24"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Declaration and General Provisions [78601. - 78611.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-24/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 210, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>The production of tomatoes in California has the potential to be one of the leading segments of the state’s agricultural industry. To realize this potential, there is a need to make consumers aware of the nutritional value of tomatoes, the high quality of tomatoes produced by the industry, and the versatility of tomatoes as part of a well-balanced diet. The activities made possible by the establishment of the commission will meet this need and further the interests of the industry and the state.</p>","text":"The production of tomatoes in California has the potential to be one of the leading segments of the state’s agricultural industry. To realize this potential, there is a need to make consumers aware of the nutritional value of tomatoes, the high quality of tomatoes produced by the industry, and the versatility of tomatoes as part of a well-balanced diet. The activities made possible by the establishment of the commission will meet this need and further the interests of the industry and the state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/declaration-and-general-provisions-78603","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}