ARTICLE 2. Marks and Labels [27231. - 27232.]

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 2.

in effect

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 27231. Section 27231.

Before being offered for retail sale in this state, poultry meat of poultry that was grown or raised in this state may be advertised, labeled, described, sold, marked, or otherwise held out, with the words “California grown,” or other similar language indicating that the meat is from California grown or raised poultry.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 27232. Section 27232.

(a) Poultry meat of poultry that was not grown or raised in this state and packages of that meat shall not be advertised, labeled, described, sold, marked, or otherwise held out as “California grown,” or in any way as to imply that the meat is from California grown or raised poultry. (b) It is unlawful for any person to violate this section. (c) A violation of this section constitutes an unfair and unlawful business act or practice under Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code, and a false or misleading statement under Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code.

Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026