24.5. Inasmuch as plants growing in native stands or planted for ornamental purposes contribute to the environmental and public health and welfare needs of the people of the state, the Legislature hereby finds and declares that such plants shall be considered as a part of the agricultural industry for the purpose of any law that […]
25. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in the following sections govern the construction of this code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
25.5. “Aquaculture” means that form of agriculture devoted to the propagation, cultivation, maintenance, harvesting, processing, distribution, and marketing of aquatic plants and animals in marine, brackish, and fresh water. “Aquaculture” does not include species of ornamental marine or freshwater plants and animals not utilized for human consumption or bait purposes that are maintained in closed […]
26. “Commissioner” means any county agricultural commissioner. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
29. “County” includes city and county. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
3. It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that the provisions of this code are enacted in the exercise of the power of this state for the purposes of promoting and protecting the agricultural industry of the state and for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. In all civil […]
32. “Department” means the Department of Food and Agriculture. (Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 225. Note: See this section as modified on July 17, 1991, in Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1991.)
33. “Greenhouse” means a structure covered with transparent or translucent materials for the purpose of admitting natural light and controlling the atmosphere for growing plants, including floricultural, ornamental, or other nursery and agricultural products. (Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 605, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2006.)
35. “Secretary” means the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 42, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)
36. “Spouse” includes “registered domestic partner,” as required by Section 297.5 of the Family Code. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 43. (SB 1005) Effective January 1, 2017.)
38. “Person” means any individual, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, or any organized group of persons whether incorporated or not. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 125. Effective January 1, 1995.)
39. “Qualified representative of the commissioner” means a deputy commissioner or inspector who holds an appropriate certificate of qualification issued by the director as provided in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 2101) of Division 2 of this code. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 26.)
4. The provisions of this code, insofar as they are substantially the same as existing law, are restatements and continuations of existing law, and not new enactments. The enactment of this code shall not impair any privilege granted or right acquired under any of the laws of this state prior to the date it takes […]
41. “Section” means a section of this code, unless some other statute is specifically mentioned. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
44. “Sell” includes offer for sale, expose for sale, possess for sale, exchange, barter, or trade. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
47. “Shall” is mandatory, and “may” is permissive. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
49. “Subdivision” means a subdivision of the section in which that term occurs unless some other section is expressly mentioned. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
5. All persons who, at the time this code goes into effect, hold office under any of the laws that are repealed by this code, which offices are continued by this code, continue to hold the offices according to their former tenure. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
50. Whenever the term “department” or “Department of Agriculture” appears in any law, it means the “Department of Food and Agriculture.” Whenever the term “director,” “secretary,” “Director of Agriculture,” or “Secretary of Agriculture” appears in any law, it means the “Secretary of Food and Agriculture.” Whenever the term “Agricultural Code” appears in any law, it […]
51. (a) If, in connection with the use of roads, highways, and freeways, the assistance, control, or protection by Highway Patrol officers is desired, applications by an entity engaged in agricultural production to utilize services of Highway Patrol officers in the transportation of agricultural commodities shall be made to the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol. […]
