CHAPTER 7.2. Market Enforcement Advisory Committee [56701. - 56707.]

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 7.2.
in effect

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 56701. Section 56701.

(a) The definitions set forth in Article 1 (commencing with Section 55401) of Chapter 6 apply to this chapter. (b) For purposes of this chapter, “committee” means the Market Enforcement Advisory Committee established pursuant to Section 56702.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 56702. Section 56702.

(a) There is in the department a Market Enforcement Advisory Committee. The committee shall consist of up to 12 voting members, which shall include a balanced representation of growers, processors, and produce dealers, or representatives from organizations that advocate on behalf of these industry groups. (b) The secretary shall appoint the members of the committee after receiving recommendations from the industry. In making appointments, the secretary shall ensure that there is representation on the board from a diverse population of industries, regions, business sizes, and farm product commodities. (c) The secretary may appoint one additional member to the committee, from nominees received from the committee, who shall serve as the public member. The public member shall represent the interests of the public in all matters coming before the committee and shall have the same voting and other rights and immunities as other members of the committee.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 56703. Section 56703.

It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that persons appointed to the committee are intended to represent and further the interests of the industry concerned, and that this representation and furtherance is intended to serve the public interest. Accordingly, the Legislature finds that, with respect to persons who are appointed to the committee, the industry concerned is tantamount to, and constitutes, the public generally within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 56704. Section 56704.

(a) The term of office for a member of the committee is three years. If a vacancy exists, the secretary shall, consistent with the membership requirements described in subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 56702, appoint a replacement member of the committee for the duration of the term. The secretary may remove a committee member at any time. (b) A member of the committee shall not receive a salary but may be reimbursed by the department for attendance at meetings and other committee activities authorized by the committee and approved by the secretary.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 56705. Section 56705.

(a) The committee shall advise the secretary and may make recommendations on all of the following: (1) All matters pertaining to the administration and enforcement of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 55401) and Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 56101) and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to those chapters. (2) Procedures established and performed by the Market Enforcement Branch of the department. (3) Annual budgets required to accomplish the purposes of the chapters described in paragraph (1). (4) The setting of appropriate licensing and complaint fees necessary for the administration of the chapters described in paragraph (1). (b) The secretary may delegate additional advisory duties to the committee.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 56706. Section 56706.

(a) The committee shall annually elect a chair from its membership and, from time to time, other officers as it deems necessary. (b) The committee shall meet at the call of its chair or the secretary. The committee shall meet at least once a year to review an annual budget and licensing fees.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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