California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §21201: It is unlawful for any inspector to issue a certificate of inspection unless he personally made the inspection between sunrise and sunset.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Inspectors must personally conduct inspections between sunrise and sunset before issuing certificates of inspection. Issuing certificates without meeting these requirements is unlawful.

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It is unlawful for any inspector to issue a certificate of inspection unless he personally made the inspection between sunrise and sunset.

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