California § 890 - It is unlawful for any person or entity, or employee or agent of that person or e
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§ 890. It is unlawful for any person or entity, or employee or agent of that person or e
(a) It is unlawful for any person or entity, or employee or agent of that person or entity, to make any statement, representation, or assertion orally, by public statement, advertisement, signage, or by any means that relates to the sale or availability of agricultural products that is false, deceptive, or misleading regarding any of the following: (1) The area of production of the agricultural product. (2) The identity of the producer of the agricultural product. (3) The manner and method of production of the agricultural product. (b) A violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or by both that imprisonment and fine.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 890
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 890 cover?
Section 890 ("It is unlawful for any person or entity, or employee or agent of that person or e") 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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