California § 44981 - Inspection to determine maturity of avocados may be performed prior to preparatio
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§ 44981. Inspection to determine maturity of avocados may be performed prior to preparatio
(a) Inspection to determine maturity of avocados may be performed prior to preparation for market, either at roadside by the orchard or enroute to or at the first point of packing. The results shall serve as a cause for placing all or any sizes of the avocados under a disposal order for testing after grading or packing when the oil content is less than required by this chapter. (b) Any lot of avocados suspected as being in noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be placed under a disposal order for control to a specified location in this state for disposition. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring inspection prior to preparation for market. (d) For purposes of this section âroadside inspectionâ means an inspection conducted for quality and maturity standards at or near the place of production, or on the transporting vehicle while the product is in transit, or at a place where avocados are being stored.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 44981 cover?
Section 44981 ("Inspection to determine maturity of avocados may be performed prior to preparatio") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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