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California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 14652

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture or distribute in this state any fertilizing material without complying with this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to adulterate, misbrand, or alter any fertilizing material with the result that the fertilizing material would be inconsistent with the label claims. Any violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine as follows:

(1) Not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the first violation that is not a knowing violation.

(2) Not more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each subsequent unknowing violation.

(3) Not less than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each knowing violation.

(c) Any person found in violation of subdivision (b) of this section or subdivision (e) of Section 14682 may also be prohibited by the secretary from obtaining a license to sell organic input materials for three years.

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