California Food and Agricultural Code ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission

• Section 74591.
  The powers and duties of the commission shall include, but are not limited to, all of those contained in this article.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch....
• Section 74592.
  The commission may adopt and from time to time alter, rescind, modify, and amend all proper and necessary bylaws, rules, regulations, operating procedures, and orders...
• Section 74593.
  The commission may administer and enforce this chapter and do and perform all actions and exercise all powers incidental to, in connection with, or deemed...
• Section 74594.
  The commission may appoint its own officers, including a chairperson, one or more vice chairpersons, and other officers it deems necessary. The officers shall have...
• Section 74595.
  The commission may employ a person to serve at the pleasure of the commission as president, and other personnel, including legal counsel, necessary to carry...
• Section 74596.
  The commission may fix the compensation for all employees of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1287, Sec. 3.)
• Section 74597.
  The commission may appoint committees composed of both members and nonmembers of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1287, Sec. 3.)
• Section 74598.
  The commission may establish offices, incur expenses, enter into any and all contracts and agreements, create liabilities, and borrow funds in advance of receipt of...
• Section 74599.
  The commission shall keep accurate books, records, and accounts of all of its dealings, which shall be subject to an annual audit by an auditing...
• Section 74600.
  The commission may engage in market development and market research through plans and programs to enhance the sale of California wine and wine-related products for...
• Section 74601.
  The commission may accept contributions of private, state, or federal funds that may be available for these purposes, and may allocate funds by contract or...
• Section 74602.
  The commission may undertake appropriate research relating to the production and processing of wine and winegrapes, including the development of new wine-related products and uses...
• Section 74603.
  The commission may publish and distribute bulletins or other communications relating to the California wine and wine-related products industries.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1287, Sec.
• Section 74604.
  The commission may establish an assessment rate to defray operating costs of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1287, Sec. 3.)
• Section 74605.
  The commission may establish an annual budget according to accepted accounting practices. The budget shall be concurred in by the director prior to disbursement of...
• Section 74606.
  The commission shall submit to the director, for his or her concurrence, an annual statement of contemplated activities authorized pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats....
• Section 74607.
  The commission may investigate and prosecute civil violations of this chapter and file complaints with appropriate law enforcement agencies or officers for suspected criminal violations...
• Section 74608.
  The director may require that any contract in which the commission is a party be submitted to him or her for concurrence prior to the...

Last modified: October 22, 2018