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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 12Art. 6§ 35101 Margarine And Imitation Dairy Licensing

§ 35101 Margarine And Imitation Dairy Licensing

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§ 35101 Margarine And Imitation Dairy Licensing

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't make or sell fake butter (like margarine) or fake ice cream unless you have a special permission (license).
  • •This includes colored margarine, renovated butter, or any butter substitute.
  • •The same rule applies to imitation ice cream or ice milk.

Example

If you start making and selling your own homemade margarine or fake ice cream without asking the government for permission first.

You would be breaking the law because you don’t have a license to make or sell these fake dairy products.

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

Official Source
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§ 35101 Margarine And Imitation Dairy Licensing

It is unlawful for any person, unless he has a license to do so, to engage in the business of manufacturing, freezing, or processing any of the following: (a) Oleomargarine, or margarine, colored oleomargarine or colored margarine, renovated butter, or a substitute for butter. (b) Imitation ice cream or imitation ice milk. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 790.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

oleomargarinemargarinerenovated butterimitation ice creamimitation ice milk

Related Statutes

  • § 35011 Milk Product Licensing Requirements
  • § 35191 Margarine Sales Records Requirement
  • § 35102 Annual Business License Application
  • § 35103 License Expiration And Renewal
  • § 35195 Oleomargarine Sales Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 35101.
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