California Food and Agricultural Code

§ 63901

FAC § 63901 Effective Jan 1, 2002Div. 22 · Part 1

Statute text

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the agricultural and seafood industries are vitally important elements of the state’s economy and are supported by state established commissions and councils specified in this division that are mandated to enhance and preserve the economic interests of the State of California and are intended to do all of the following:

(a)Implement public policy through their expressive conduct. The programs conducted by these commissions and councils are among the broad range of state-mandated regulatory programs that are funded by the public through user fees assessed in accordance with each person’s relationship to a particular program.

(b)Reflect a continuing commitment by the State of California to its agricultural and seafood industries that are integral to its economy. These industries are a source of substantial employment for the state’s citizens, produce needed tax revenues for the support of state and local government, encourage responsible stewardship of valuable land and marine resources, and produce substantial necessary food and fiber for the state, nation, and world.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 510, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.