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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 7§ 33222 Milk Producer Permit Requirement

§ 33222 Milk Producer Permit Requirement

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§ 33222 Milk Producer Permit Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a special permission slip to sell milk or make milk products.
  • •This permission slip comes from the state or a local group that checks milk safety.
  • •Each farm that makes milk needs its own permission slip.

Example

A farmer wants to start selling milk from their cows to stores.

Before the farmer can sell any milk, they must get a permit from the state or a local milk safety group. Without this permit, selling milk is not allowed.

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

Official Source
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§ 33222 Milk Producer Permit Requirement

Every person, before engaging in the business of producing market milk or manufacturing milk, shall obtain a permit from the secretary or from the approved milk inspection service that is maintained by the county designated by the secretary pursuant to this chapter for each dairy farm. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 39, Sec. 9. (SB 1018) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

market milkmanufacturing milkpermitapproved milk inspection service

Related Statutes

  • § 33223 Milk Producer Permit Exemption
  • § 33225 Dairy Farm Permit Issuance
  • § 33141 Dairy Farm Inspection Districts
  • § 33143 Dairy Farm Milk Inspection
  • § 33221 Permit Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 33222.
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