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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 9Art. 3§ 45031 Avocado Ownership Documentation Requirement

§ 45031 Avocado Ownership Documentation Requirement

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§ 45031 Avocado Ownership Documentation Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have more than 25 pounds of California-grown avocados, you must have proof that they belong to you.
  • •This law is only for avocados grown in California.
  • •You need to keep a record showing you own the avocados.

Example

You buy 30 pounds of avocados from a local farm to sell at your store.

You must have a receipt or some paper showing you bought them. If you don’t, you could get in trouble.

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

Official Source
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§ 45031 Avocado Ownership Documentation Requirement

Every person who is in possession of over 25 pounds of avocados that are produced in this state shall possess a record of proof of ownership of the avocados. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 487, Sec. 3. (AB 905) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

25 pounds of avocadosproof of ownership

Related Statutes

  • § 45032 Avocado Ownership Verification
  • § 45033 Proof Of Ownership Documents
  • § 45034 Falsifying Ownership Records
  • § 24115 Animal Ownership Claims
  • § 24118 Animal Sale After Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 45031.
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