California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §12504: “Produce” means any food in its raw or natural state which is in such form as to indicate that it is intended for consumer use with or without any or further processing.

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines 'produce' as raw or natural food items in a form indicating they are meant for consumer use, with or without processing.

Read the full statutory text

“Produce” means any food in its raw or natural state which is in such form as to indicate that it is intended for consumer use with or without any or further processing.

Verify at the official source: California legislative text

Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.

MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.

Start your matter free Ask Law Link about this code

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.