§ 58742 Commodity Marketing Regulation Authority

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•The director can make rules about how to sell and handle certain products grown in the state.
•These rules only apply if the federal government isn't already making rules for the same product.
•The rules can cover how the product is prepared, processed, or sold.

Example

A group of farmers grows apples in the state.

If the federal government isn't making rules about selling apples, the state director can make rules about how these apples are handled, processed, or sold in the market.

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§ 58742 Commodity Marketing Regulation Authority

The director may also, subject to the restriction and limitations which are contained in Article 7 (commencing with Section 58811) of this chapter, issue marketing orders which regulate the handling, processing, preparation for marketing, or marketing of any or all portions of any commodity which is produced in this state for which marketing regulatory powers are not being exercised by the federal government pursuant to the Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (50 Stat. 249). (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 58742.

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