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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 2§ 14528 Discontinued Agricultural Products

§ 14528 Discontinued Agricultural Products

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 14528 Discontinued Agricultural Products

This law defines what "discontinued manufacturing" means for certain farm products and tells us that even if a product is no longer made, it can still be sold.

Key Takeaways

  • •Discontinued manufacturing applies to beneficial substances, packaged agricultural minerals, organic input materials, and specialty fertilizers.
  • •The product must no longer be manufactured but can still be sold.
  • •The rule takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Example

A company stops making a special fertilizer but still has old bags left on the shelf and continues to sell them to farmers.

Because the fertilizer is no longer being produced but is still being offered for sale, it fits the definition of "discontinued manufacturing" under this statute.

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

Official Source
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§ 14528 Discontinued Agricultural Products

“Discontinued manufacturing” means a beneficial substance, packaged agricultural mineral, organic input material, and specialty fertilizer that is no longer manufactured, but is still offered for sale. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 208, Sec. 5. (SB 1522) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Discontinued manufacturingbeneficial substancepackaged agricultural mineralorganic input materialspecialty fertilizer

Related Statutes

  • § 14557 Temporary Label Registration
  • § 14558 Agricultural Product Registrant Definition
  • § 14533 Fertilizing Material Definition
  • § 14513 Plant Beneficial Substances
  • § 11931 Pest Control Judgment Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14528.
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