ARTICLE 1. Container Certification and Fees [44971. - 44988.]
Heading of Article 1 renumbered from Article 2 by Stats. 1982, Ch. 141, Sec. 1.
§§ 44971–44988 · 19 sections
- § 44971 (a) The handling and marketing of avocados is affected with the public interest. The provisions of this chapter are enacted for the protection of the avocado…
- § 44972 If the director finds that avocados which are being prepared for market conform to the applicable standards, he shall so indicate by an official stamp placed…
- § 44973 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…
- § 44974 (a) Any violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter or regulations of the director established pursuant to this chapter is unlawful and…
- § 44975 (a) Each handler of avocados shall pay to the director an inspection and certification fee each month. The fee shall be based on the number of pounds certified…
- § 44976 The moneys which are received pursuant to this chapter shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of this chapter, including, but not limited…
- § 44977 The director may adopt such regulations as he determines are reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
- § 44978 The director may enter into an agreement with any county agricultural commissioner for assistance in the enforcement of this chapter.
- § 44979 It is unlawful for any person to fail to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations of the director adopted pursuant thereto.
- § 44980 Every person who prepares avocados grown in this state for market shall report to the director, prior to this preparation, the date and time these avocados…
- § 44980.5 The director may prescribe a higher frequency of inspection or surveillance of a person or firm handling or packing avocados for sale, if the director…
- § 44981 (a) Inspection to determine maturity of avocados may be performed prior to preparation for market, either at roadside by the orchard or enroute to or at the…
- § 44982 Each handler of avocados shall prepare and retain for two years up-to-date records of daily transactions. These records shall contain, but not be limited to,…
- § 44983 It shall be unlawful for any person to falsify or cause to be falsified the record or information required to be kept pursuant to Section 44982.
- § 44984 Any handler, packer, shipper, transporter, or grower of avocados who is required to keep records pursuant to Section 44982, shall allow the director or his or…
- § 44985 The director may authorize the issuance and use of, or revocation of, a certification stamp as provided for under this chapter.
- § 44986 It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following: (a) Use a certification stamp for certifying containers or lots of avocados for other than containers…
- § 44987 In lieu of the certification stamp required under this chapter, the director may authorize issuance of a permit to any person or firm engaged in preparing…
- § 44988 (a) The director may promulgate regulations which establish maturity standards governing the time at which avocados may be harvested. The regulations shall…