California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §42911: Any person, forwarding company, or common carrier may decline to ship or transport any fruits, nuts, or vegetables if it is notified by any enforcing officer of this division, that such products are f

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Any person, forwarding company, or common carrier may decline to ship or transport any fruits, nuts, or vegetables if it is notified by any enforcing officer of this division, that such products are found to be delivered for shipment in violation of this division. Any such person, forwarding company, or common carrier may reserve the right, in any receipt, bill of lading, or other writing which is given to the consignor, to reject for shipment and to return to the consignor or hold at the expense and risk of the consignor all fruits, nuts, or vegetables, which upon inspection are found to be delivered for shipment in violation of this division.

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