California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §110910: It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following: (a) Advertise, label, or otherwise represent that any fertilizer or pesticide chemical may be used in connection with the production, processi

Misdemeanor

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It is unlawful to misrepresent fertilizers or pesticides as organic, alter organic registration or certification documents, falsify documents, or use the term 'transitional organic' for products sold in the state.

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It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following: (a) Advertise, label, or otherwise represent that any fertilizer or pesticide chemical may be used in connection with the production, processing, or distribution of products sold as organic if that fertilizer or pesticide chemical contains a prohibited material. (b) Alter any organic registration form. (c) Alter any certification document. (d) Falsify any document. (e) Use the term “transitional organic” in this state to represent a product for sale.

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