Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12501. Section 12501.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
ARTICLE 1. Definitions [12501. - 12505.]
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 1.
in effectCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12502. Section 12502.
“Food” means any article which is used for food or drink for man or any other animal, or for a component of any such article.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12503. Section 12503.
“Pesticide chemical” means any substance that is used in the production, storage, or transportation of produce that is a pesticide as defined in Section 12753.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12504. Section 12504.
“Produce” means any food in its raw or natural state which is in such form as to indicate that it is intended for consumer use with or without any or further processing.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 12505. Section 12505.
“Pesticide residue” means any pesticide chemical which is added to produce.
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