This Chapter of the California Food and Agricultural Code concerns false, deceptive or misleading marketing in agriculture. According to the Chapter, it is unlawful for any person or entity, or employee or agent of that person or entity, to make any statement, representation, or assertion orally, by public statement, advertisement, signage, or by any means that relates to the sale or availability of agricultural products that is false, deceptive, or misleading regarding the area of production of the agricultural product; the identity of the producer of the agricultural product; and the manner and method of production of the agricultural product. A violation of the provisions of the Chapter is a misdemeanor or may entail a civil penalty. All civil penalties collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be deposited in the Direct Agricultural Marketing Penalty Account, which is created under this Chapter in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund, and shall be used to conduct investigations and enforcement actions upon complaints filed or pursuant to information received that results in the investigation of a violation of the provisions of the Chapter.
Estados Unidos de América · 1967-01-01