§ 12975 Recommendation Liability Limitation

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

This law says if someone writes down advice, they aren't responsible if people don't follow it.

Key Takeaways

•If you give advice in writing, you're not forced to make sure people listen.
•You can't be blamed if someone ignores your written advice.
•This only applies to written advice, not spoken words.

Example

A doctor writes a note saying you should take medicine twice a day.

If you don't take the medicine and get sick, the doctor isn't in trouble just because they gave you the advice.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 12975 Recommendation Liability Limitation

A person making a written recommendation does not incur an obligation to insure that the actual use follows his or her recommendation. (Added by renumbering Section 12978 by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1049.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

written recommendation obligation actual use

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12975.

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References