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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 30Art. 3§ 79944 Public Member Agave Commission

§ 79944 Public Member Agave Commission

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§ 79944 Public Member Agave Commission

Key Takeaways

  • •The public member on the board has the same powers as everyone else.
  • •They can't make money from growing, processing, or selling agave products.
  • •They can help people who *do* make money from agave, but not directly profit themselves.
  • •These rules apply the whole time they're on the board.

Example

A farmer grows agave to make tequila.

The public member on the board can give the farmer advice on selling tequila, but they can't own part of the farm or get paid from tequila sales.

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

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§ 79944 Public Member Agave Commission

The public member and their alternate on the commission board of directors shall have all the powers, rights, and privileges of any other member on the commission board of directors. The public member shall not have any financial interest in the cultivating or processing of agave or the marketing of agave products but may be an individual who provides services to individuals who do have a financial interest. The public member and their alternate shall comply with this section during the entire term of their office. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 725, Sec. 1. (AB 2606) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 79936 Agave Commission Board Structure
  • § 79940 Commission Board Alternate Members
  • § 79942 Agave Grower Board Eligibility
  • § 79943 Agave Processor Board Requirements
  • § 79945 Commission Board Member Terms

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 79944.
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