§ 58509. — 58509. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 101.)

California § 58509.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code FAC: Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
• Div. 21.: DIVISION 21. MARKETING
• Part 1.: PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Ch. 5.: CHAPTER 5. Donation of Food

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(a)
The Secretary of Food and Agriculture shall consult with four food bank representatives, two from the northern portion of the state, all of whom have been active members of a nationwide network of food banks for a minimum of two years immediately prior to appointment, and two from the southern portion of the state, all of whom have been active members of a nationwide network of food banks for a minimum of two years immediately prior to appointment, and two food industry representatives, one wholesaler and one manufacturer, all of whom shall be selected by the Governor and referred to as the Food Bank Advisory Committee.
(b)
Members of the
committee who are not state employees shall be paid per diem for their actual expenses in attending committee meetings.
(c)
The committee shall do all of the following:
(1)
Advise the Department of Food and Agriculture in the establishment of new food banks.
(2)
Advise in the adequate and efficient distribution of surplus food commodities to all areas of the state.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 101. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.