Section 42944.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 42944.
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It is unlawful for any person to make any statement, representation, or assertion orally, by public outcry, or proclamation, or in writing, or by any other manner or means whatever, which concerns the quality, size, maturity, condition of, or any other matter which relates to fruits, nuts, or vegetables, which is false, deceptive, or misleading in any particular.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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