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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 2Art. 9§ 42885 Prohibited Fruit Disposal Without Release

§ 42885 Prohibited Fruit Disposal Without Release

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§ 42885 Prohibited Fruit Disposal Without Release

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell or get rid of fruits, nuts, or vegetables if there's a disposal order on them.
  • •You must wait for a written okay from the enforcing officer before doing anything with them.
  • •You can unload and store them, but you can't sell or throw them away without permission.

Example

A farmer brings a truckload of oranges to the market, but there's a disposal order on them because of a pest problem.

The farmer can unload and store the oranges, but can't sell or throw them away until an officer gives written permission.

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

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§ 42885 Prohibited Fruit Disposal Without Release

It is unlawful for any person to dispose of any load or lot of fruits, nuts, or vegetables which is subject to a disposal order prior to the release in writing of the load or lot by the enforcing officer at the point of destination. This section does not, however, make it unlawful for any person to unload and store any load or lot of fruits, nuts, or vegetables which is subject to a disposal order. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

disposal orderenforcing officerpoint of destination

Related Statutes

  • § 42881 Nonconforming Produce Warning Notices
  • § 42882 Disposal Order Warning Forms
  • § 42883 Load Delivery Verification
  • § 42884 Fruit Disposal Order Compliance
  • § 42886 Disposal Order Compliance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 42885.
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