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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 13Ch. 2Art. 12§ 29731 Honey Public Nuisance Rules

§ 29731 Honey Public Nuisance Rules

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§ 29731 Honey Public Nuisance Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Honey that breaks the rules in this law is considered a public nuisance.
  • •If honey is packed, stored, or sold the wrong way, it can't be moved unless an officer says so.
  • •The person who has the honey must keep it where it is until told otherwise.

Example

A beekeeper sells honey in dirty containers that don't meet the rules.

The honey and its containers are a problem, so the beekeeper can't move or sell them until an officer checks and says it's okay.

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

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§ 29731 Honey Public Nuisance Rules

Any honey which is packed, stored, delivered for shipment, loaded, shipped, or being transported or sold in violation of any provision of this chapter, together with its containers, is a public nuisance. The honey shall be held by the person in whose possession it may be and shall not be moved from the place where it may be, except under the specific direction of an enforcement officer. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

public nuisanceenforcement officer

Related Statutes

  • § 29732 Honey Nuisance Warning Tags
  • § 29733 Honey Nuisance Condemnation Rules
  • § 29734 Honey Nuisance Agent Notice
  • § 29735 Honey Nuisance Compliance Orders
  • § 12996 Pesticide Violation Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 29731.
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