California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 79411

The commission's activities are necessary for the efficient development of a national and international program and exists as an integral part of a broader framework of state and federal statutes and regulations designed to: collectively enhance the quality and reputation of California nursery products; create a more receptive environment for nursery products; improve the capability of nursery products producers to function within the overall regulatory environment; increase the competitiveness of the nursery products industry within the national and international marketplace; implement the industry's commitment to responsible stewardship of agricultural land and the environment and increasingly efficient cultural practices; and further the goals and interests of the state by preserving the economic well-being of the agricultural economy.