California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 512

(a) “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of Food and Agriculture.

(b) “Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher” means a farmer or rancher who is a member of a socially disadvantaged group.

(c) “Socially disadvantaged group” means a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity as members of a group without regard to their individual qualities. These groups include all of the following:

(d) “Urbanized area,” as used by the United States Census Bureau, refers to a population of at least 50,000 people.