Food and Agricultural Code section 44973

It is unlawful for any person, including a grower, packer, handler, or retailer to pack, handle, or sell any lot of avocados which are not in compliance with maturity and quality standards established through regulations of the director.

Source: Section 44973, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=44973. (updated Mar. 31, 1982; accessed Dec. 8, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/food_and_agricultural_code_section_44973

Original Source: Section 44973, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=44973. (last accessed May 12, 2025).