California Food and Agricultural Code ARTICLE 2.6 - Genetically Engineered Plants

• Section 52300.
  For purposes of this article only, the following definitions apply:(a) “Farmer” means the person responsible for planting a crop, managing the crop, and harvesting the crop...
• Section 52301.
  (a) Before a person or his or her agent holding a patent on a genetically engineered plant, may enter upon any land farmed by another for...
• Section 52302.
  If requested by either party, the secretary or his or her designee shall be present for the sampling, provide for the collection of samples, or...
• Section 52303.
  Samples for analysis may be taken from a standing crop, from representative standing plants in the field, or from crop residue remaining in the field...
• Section 52304.
  The results of any testing conducted pursuant to this article shall be sent by registered letter by the testing party to all parties involved in...
• Section 52305.
  A farmer shall not be liable based on the presence or possession of a patented genetically engineered plant on real property owned or occupied by...
• Section 52306.
  The provisions of this part are severable. If any provision of this part or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other...

Last modified: October 22, 2018