§ 38904 Milk Products In State Institutions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•State-funded places like jails or charities can't use fake milk products (like soy milk) unless there's a good reason.
•If the state can't get real milk, they can ask to buy fake milk instead.
•The boss of the place (like a prison) has to ask the state to buy the fake milk.

Example

A state prison usually serves real milk to inmates, but there’s a big milk shortage.

The prison can’t just switch to almond milk. The prison boss has to ask the state for permission first. If the state says yes, then they can buy almond milk instead.

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§ 38904 Milk Products In State Institutions

Except as provided in this section, no products resembling milk products shall be used in any of the charitable or penal institutions that receive assistance from the state. If the state is informed in writing that government holdings of milk or milk products cannot be purchased or acquired by the state, the Department of General Services may purchase for use in state institutions such products if requested to do so by the director of the department which has control of any state institutions for which such product is intended. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1250.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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products resembling milk products charitable or penal institutions Department of General Services

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 38904.

§ 38904 Milk Products In State Institutions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 38904 Milk Products In State Institutions

Key Takeaways

•State-funded places like jails or charities can't use fake milk products (like soy milk) unless there's a good reason.
•If the state can't get real milk, they can ask to buy fake milk instead.
•The boss of the place (like a prison) has to ask the state to buy the fake milk.

Example

A state prison usually serves real milk to inmates, but there’s a big milk shortage.

The prison can’t just switch to almond milk. The prison boss has to ask the state for permission first. If the state says yes, then they can buy almond milk instead.

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

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§ 38904 Milk Products In State Institutions

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

products resembling milk products charitable or penal institutions Department of General Services

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 38904.

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