California Codes > Food and Agricultural Code > General Provisions and Definitions California Codes > Food and Agricultural Code > General Provisions and Definitions Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates | Other versions § 1 This act shall be known as the “Food and Agricultural Code.” § 3 It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that … § 4 The provisions of this code, insofar as they are substantially the … § 5 All persons who, at the time this code goes into effect, hold office … § 6 No action or proceeding which is commenced before this code takes … § 7 (a) Any person in whom the enforcement of any provision of this … § 8 The district attorney of any county in which a violation of any … § 9 Unless a different penalty is expressly provided, a violation of any … § 10 Whenever any notice, report, statement, or record is required by this … § 10.5 It is unlawful for any person to alter any record or document in the … § 11 Whenever any notice, report, statement, or record is required by this … § 12 Unless otherwise specifically provided, whenever any document is … § 13 Whenever any power or authority is given by this code to any person, … § 14 Wherever, pursuant to this code, any state department, officer, … § 15 Whenever reference is made to any portion of this code or of any … § 16 Division, part, chapter, and article headings do not in any manner … § 17 If any provision of this code or its application to any person or … § 18 In all matters which arise under this code, proof of the fact of … § 19 Unless the context otherwise requires, the present tense includes the … § 20 Unless the context otherwise requires, the masculine gender includes … § 21 Unless the context otherwise requires, the singular number includes … § 22 Inasmuch as the planned production of trees is distinguishable from … § 23 (a) Inasmuch as the planned production of trees, vines, rose … § 23.5 The commercial production of aquatic plants and animals propagated … § 23.6 The Legislature hereby finds and declares that greenhouse production … § 23.7 The Legislature hereby finds and declares that vermiculture in the … § 24 It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that … § 24.5 Inasmuch as plants growing in native stands or planted for ornamental … § 25 Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in the … § 25.5 “Aquaculture” means that form of agriculture devoted to the … § 26 “Commissioner” means any county agricultural commissioner. § 29 “County” includes city and county. § 32 “Department” means the Department of Food and Agriculture. § 33 “Greenhouse” means a structure covered with transparent or … § 35 “Secretary” means the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. § 36 “Spouse” includes “registered domestic partner,” as required by … § 38 “Person” means any individual, partnership, association, corporation, … § 39 “Qualified representative of the commissioner” means a deputy … § 41 “Section” means a section of this code, unless some other statute is … § 44 “Sell” includes offer for sale, expose for sale, possess for sale, … § 47 “Shall” is mandatory, and “may” is permissive. § 49 “Subdivision” means a subdivision of the section in which that term … § 50 Whenever the term “department” or “Department of Agriculture” appears … § 51 (a) If, in connection with the use of roads, highways, and … Ask a business law question, get an answer ASAP!Thousands of highly rated, verified business lawyers.Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.