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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 1.5Art. 4§ 12582 Processing Produce Violation Notification

§ 12582 Processing Produce Violation Notification

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 12582 Processing Produce Violation Notification

This law says the director has to call the State Director of Health Services right away and then send a written notice as soon as a batch of produce meant for processing is found to break the rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •The director must call the State Director of Health Services immediately.
  • •A written confirmation must be sent right after the phone call.
  • •This must happen any time a lot of produce for processing is found to break the rules.

Example

A processing plant discovers a shipment of apples that are contaminated with pesticide residue.

The plant's director must instantly phone the State Director of Health Services and then quickly send a written report saying the apples are not allowed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12582 Processing Produce Violation Notification

The director shall immediately notify the State Director of Health Services by telephone, with immediate written confirmation, whenever a lot of produce destined for processing is found to be in violation of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 248, Sec. 45.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

directorState Director of Health Servicesproduce destined for processingviolation of this chapter

Related Statutes

  • § 12534 Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program
  • § 12581 Director Produce Sampling Authority
  • § 12608.5 Produce Release For Processing
  • § 12531 Director Regulation Authority
  • § 12562 Pesticide Tolerance Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12582.
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