§ 45033 Proof Of Ownership Documents

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•A bill of lading, bill of sale, or similar papers can show who owns something.
•Even electronic records can be used to prove ownership.
•This rule helps companies like trucking businesses know who owns the stuff they carry.

Example

A truck driver picks up a load of fruits to deliver to a grocery store.

The driver gets a paper or an electronic record that shows the farm owns the fruits. This paper proves the farm is the owner, so the truck driver knows it’s okay to take them.

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§ 45033 Proof Of Ownership Documents

A bill of lading, bill of sale, certified farmers certificate, any data obtainable by electronic transmission which is accessible to a common carrier, or a similar type document shall be considered proof of ownership for purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1068, Sec. 4. Effective September 30, 1989.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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bill of lading bill of sale certified farmers certificate proof of ownership

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 45033.

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