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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 12§ 27639 Egg Inspection Refusal Prohibited

§ 27639 Egg Inspection Refusal Prohibited

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 27639 Egg Inspection Refusal Prohibited

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't say no if an officer wants to check your eggs or egg containers.
  • •You must stop your vehicle if an officer asks you to while you're moving eggs.
  • •This rule is about making sure eggs are safe and follow the rules.

Example

You are driving a truck full of eggs to the store.

If a police officer signals you to stop because they want to check the eggs, you have to stop. If you don’t stop or refuse to let them check, you’re breaking the law.

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

Official Source
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§ 27639 Egg Inspection Refusal Prohibited

It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following: (a) Refuse to submit any eggs or any container, subcontainer, lot, load, or display of eggs to the inspection of any enforcement officer. (b) Refuse to stop, at the request of any enforcement officer, any vehicle which is transporting eggs. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1009.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unlawfulinspectionenforcement officereggscontainersubcontainerlotloaddisplayvehicletransporting

Related Statutes

  • § 27509 Egg Deception Definition
  • § 27517 Egg Labeling Misrepresentation
  • § 27637 Egg Misrepresentation Prohibition
  • § 27638 Failure To Comply Orders
  • § 41832 Garlic Onion Dehydration Handling

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 27639.
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