Professional statute overview
Enactment structure, operative effect and source provenance
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Purpose and legislative effect
“This section says the act is to be known as the “Food and Agricultural Code.””
A person may not alter a record or document filed in a commissioner’s office under this code unless the commissioner or an authorized deputy approves it. The department may establish and maintain tuberculosis control areas within this state. When the department establishes a tuberculosis control area, the affected industry must be notified. The State Veterinarian may authorize testing of cattle in a tuberculosis control area to identify animals affected with tuberculosis. Owners of cattle in a tuberculosis control area must, when the department asks, provide facilities and help for tuberculosis testing.
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How the instrument operates
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Start with the recorded version
Enacted 1967. The date shown identifies this source expression and should not be treated as proof that no later change exists.
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Washed-curd cheese is defined as a food that complies with 21 CFR 133.136.
Section 37403.
Extra grade edible dry whey must meet three quality limits for ash alkalinity, scorched particle content, and solubility index.
Section 38394.
This section defines which milk products count as lactose reduced milk and related light or nonfat versions.
Section 38881.
Products resembling milk products must not be advertised, displayed for sale, or sold in ways likely to mislead consumers into thinking they are milk products.
Section 38971.
A director who misses three consecutive regular board meetings without the board’s permission is deemed to have resigned.
Section 3967.
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Source and current-law status
Source record view
Source record from leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Enacted 1967
The source record does not state a definitive current-law status. Check the official publisher and later amendments before relying on this text.