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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 22§ 59287 Commodity Reconditioning Deadlines

§ 59287 Commodity Reconditioning Deadlines

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 59287 Commodity Reconditioning Deadlines

Key Takeaways

  • •If you own a batch of food or goods that don't meet the rules, you get a short time to fix it: 48 hours for things that spoil fast (like fruits or milk), and 72 hours for things that last longer (like canned food).
  • •You get a notice telling you what's wrong, and you have to fix those problems in the given time.
  • •If you fix the problems, the officer in charge will remove any warning tags and let you sell your stuff, or you can choose to use it differently or even throw it away with their okay.

Example

You own a truck full of strawberries that are starting to go bad because they weren't stored cold enough.

An officer checks your strawberries and puts a warning tag on them because they're too warm. You get a notice saying you have 48 hours to cool them down properly. If you fix the temperature issue within 48 hours, the officer will take off the warning tag, and you can sell your strawberries. If you don't fix it, you might not be allowed to sell them.

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

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§ 59287 Commodity Reconditioning Deadlines

The owner of the lot shall have, in the case of a perishable commodity not to exceed 48 hours, and in the case of a nonperishable commodity not to exceed 72 hours, from the time of serving such notice of noncompliance for reconditioning or for the correction of the deficiencies which are noted in the notice of noncompliance. If such lot is reconditioned or the deficiencies are corrected the enforcing officer shall remove the warning tags or markings and release the lot for marketing or may, with the consent of the owner of such lot, divert the lot to other lawful uses or destroy it. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

compliancereleasecommoditycorrection

Related Statutes

  • § 59282 Marketing Order Inspection Authority
  • § 59283 Commodity Inspection Hold Authority
  • § 59291 Lot Disposition Court Orders
  • § 58811 Commodity Supply Restrictions
  • § 58894 Commodity Branding And Labeling

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 59287.
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