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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 2Art. 2§ 20172 Regulation Publication Requirements

§ 20172 Regulation Publication Requirements

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§ 20172 Regulation Publication Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •New rules must be shared in newspapers before they start.
  • •The newspapers must be ones that lots of people in the state read.
  • •This is so everyone has a chance to see the rules before they have to follow them.

Example

The government makes a new rule about how fast you can drive on the highway.

Before the police can give you a ticket for speeding, the new speed limit rule must be printed in big newspapers all over the state so drivers know about it.

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

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§ 20172 Regulation Publication Requirements

The regulations shall be published in one or more stock journals of general circulation in the state before they become effective. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

regulationsstock journalsgeneral circulationeffective

Related Statutes

  • § 10921 Director'S Regulatory Authority
  • § 12781 Director'S Regulatory Authority
  • § 12782 Regulation Distribution To Registrants
  • § 20171 Cattle Theft Prevention Regulations
  • § 24681 Director'S Regulatory Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 20172.
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