(a)
In order to prevent unfair trade practices that are detrimental to California’s tomato industry, including, but not limited to, deception and misinformation, the commission may collect and disseminate to any and all interested persons, historical handler packout information, including, but not limited to, tomato grade and size.
(b)
The identity of each handler reporting information and the information reported under this section shall be kept confidential and shall not be made public under any circumstances. Information that gives industry totals, averages, and other similar data may be disclosed by the commission.
(c)
The procedure for the collection and dissemination of information pursuant to this section shall be approved by the secretary.