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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 9§ 14642 Fertilizer Inspection And Testing

§ 14642 Fertilizer Inspection And Testing

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 14642 Fertilizer Inspection And Testing

This law lets the secretary collect and test any substance, investigate how it’s used or sold, and check fertilizer factories to make sure the labels match what’s actually made.

Key Takeaways

  • •The secretary can take samples of any substance at any time needed for enforcement.
  • •The secretary can test those samples and investigate how the substance is used, sold, or labeled.
  • •Fertilizer factories can be inspected and sampled at different production steps to make sure the label matches what’s actually produced.

Example

A farmer buys a bag of fertilizer that says it contains 10% nitrogen, but the farmer thinks the plants aren’t growing well.

The secretary can take a sample of that fertilizer, test it, and see if the nitrogen level really is 10%. If it isn’t, the secretary can investigate the company that made it and make sure the label is corrected.

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

Official Source
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§ 14642 Fertilizer Inspection And Testing

The secretary shall, at the times and to the extent necessary for the enforcement of this chapter, do all of the following: (a) Take samples of any substance. (b) Make analyses or examinations of any substance. (c) Conduct investigations concerning the use, sale, adulteration, or misbranding of any substance. (d) Inspect the fertilizing material manufacturing facilities and take samples at various stages of production to verify label and labeling claims and production processes. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 257, Sec. 15. (AB 856) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

samplesanalysesinvestigationsinspectlabel and labeling claimsproduction processes

Related Statutes

  • § 27034 Poultry Inspection Enforcement Powers
  • § 14641 Fertilizer Inspection Access Rights
  • § 14643 Substance Component Analysis Rules
  • § 14644 Fertilizer Sample Results Publication
  • § 14645 Fertilizer Sample Collection Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14642.
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