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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 2Art. 11§ 42941 Fruit And Vegetable Packaging Standards

§ 42941 Fruit And Vegetable Packaging Standards

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§ 42941 Fruit And Vegetable Packaging Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell or move fruits, nuts, or vegetables unless they follow the rules.
  • •The rules apply to how they are packed, shipped, or sold.
  • •This includes both loose items and those in boxes or bags.

Example

A farmer wants to sell a big box of oranges at the market.

The farmer must make sure the oranges and the box they are in meet the state's rules. If the oranges are bad or the box is not right, the farmer can't sell them.

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

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§ 42941 Fruit And Vegetable Packaging Standards

It is unlawful for any person to prepare, pack, place, deliver for shipment, deliver for sale, load, ship, transport, cause to be transported, or sell any fruits, nuts, or vegetables in bulk, or in any container or subcontainer, unless such fruits, nuts, and vegetables, and their containers, conform to the provisions of this division or the regulations promulgated thereunder. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1470.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fruitsnutsvegetablesunlawfulcontainersregulations

Related Statutes

  • § 42761 Agricultural Commodity Inspection Certification
  • § 42792 Inspection Certificate Requirements
  • § 42944 False Produce Claims
  • § 42683 Fruit And Vegetable Packaging Standards
  • § 42942 Deceptive Produce Packaging Ban

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 42941.
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