California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §131100: The department shall perform duties as required by law for the detection and prevention of the adulteration of articles used for food and drink, and for the punishment of persons guilty of violation o

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The department must detect and prevent food and drink adulteration and enforce laws punishing violations of food adulteration statutes.

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The department shall perform duties as required by law for the detection and prevention of the adulteration of articles used for food and drink, and for the punishment of persons guilty of violation of any law providing against their adulteration.

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