§ 56702. — 56702. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 603, Sec. 10.)

California § 56702.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code FAC: Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
• Div. 20.: DIVISION 20. PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
• Ch. 7.2.: CHAPTER 7.2. Market Enforcement Advisory Committee

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(a)
There is in the department a Market Enforcement Advisory Committee. The committee shall consist of up to 12 voting members, which shall include a balanced representation of growers, processors, and produce dealers, or representatives from organizations that advocate on behalf of these industry groups.
(b)
The secretary shall appoint the members of the committee after receiving recommendations from the industry. In making appointments, the secretary shall ensure that there is representation on the board from a diverse population of industries, regions, business sizes, and farm product commodities.
(c)
The secretary may appoint one additional member to the committee, from
nominees received from the committee, who shall serve as the public member. The public member shall represent the interests of the public in all matters coming before the committee and shall have the same voting and other rights and immunities as other members of the committee.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 603, Sec. 10. (SB 1270) Effective January 1, 2025.