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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 5§ 59657 Marketing Program Approval Requirements

§ 59657 Marketing Program Approval Requirements

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§ 59657 Marketing Program Approval Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Before starting a plan to sell a product, the boss must check if the plan will work and follow the rules.
  • •The plan must help sell the product better, like making sure it's good quality or advertising it.
  • •The plan must be fair to people who buy the product and not do more than needed.

Example

A group of farmers want to sell their oranges together with a special plan.

The boss must check if the plan will help sell the oranges, follows the rules, and is fair to people who buy oranges.

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

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§ 59657 Marketing Program Approval Requirements

Before issuing a marketing program for the written assent of producers, which contains provisions for the purpose of regulating the flow of the commodity, or any grade or size of it, to market without restricting the total quantity which may be marketed during the season, or which marketing program provides for the establishment of grade, size, quality, or condition specifications, for uniform grading and inspection, or for advertising and trade promotion, the director shall make all of the following findings with respect to the marketing program: (a) The marketing program will tend to attain the objectives which are sought by the program. (b) The marketing program conforms with the provisions of this chapter and will tend to effectuate the declared purposes and policies of this chapter. (c) The marketing program will protect the interests of consumers in that the powers of this chapter are being exercised only to the extent which is necessary to attain the objectives of the program. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

motiondirectorcommodityquantityestablishmentqualityconditioninspection

Related Statutes

  • § 59655 Producer Marketing Supply Limits
  • § 58813 Market Flow Regulation Standards
  • § 42761 Agricultural Commodity Inspection Certification
  • § 59546 Commodity Quality Handling Rules
  • § 59641 Producer Marketing Program Petition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 59657.
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