California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §42885: It is unlawful for any person to dispose of any load or lot of fruits, nuts, or vegetables which is subject to a disposal order prior to the release in writing of the load or lot by the enforcing offi

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to dispose of fruits, nuts, or vegetables subject to a disposal order before written release by an enforcing officer, though unloading and storage are permitted.

Read the full statutory text

It is unlawful for any person to dispose of any load or lot of fruits, nuts, or vegetables which is subject to a disposal order prior to the release in writing of the load or lot by the enforcing officer at the point of destination. This section does not, however, make it unlawful for any person to unload and store any load or lot of fruits, nuts, or vegetables which is subject to a disposal order.

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