California Food and Agricultural Code ARTICLE 1 - Definitions

  • Section 12501.
    Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
  • Section 12502.
    “Food” means any article which is used for food or drink for man or any other animal, or for a component of any such article.(Enacted...
  • Section 12503.
    “Pesticide chemical” means any substance that is used in the production, storage, or transportation of produce that is a pesticide as defined in Section 12753.(Amended...
  • Section 12504.
    “Produce” means any food in its raw or natural state which is in such form as to indicate that it is intended for consumer use...
  • Section 12505.
    “Pesticide residue” means any pesticide chemical which is added to produce.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 717, Sec. 2.)

Last modified: October 22, 2018