BILL NUMBER: SB 173	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Florez

                        FEBRUARY 14, 2009

   An act to amend Section 47026 of the Food and Agricultural Code,
relating to farmers' markets.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 173, as introduced, Florez. Farmers' markets.
   Existing law provides that California farmers may transport for
sale and sell California-grown fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables
that they produce directly to the public at a certified farmers'
market, as specified. Existing law provides that it is unlawful for
any person operating under these provisions to commit certain acts
related to the conduct of farmers' markets. Existing law provides
that the Secretary of Food and Agriculture or the county commissioner
may, until January 1, 2012, levy a civil penalty against a person
who violates these provisions, as specified.
   This bill would extend these civil penalty provisions until
January 1, 2013.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  Section 47026 of the Food and Agricultural Code is
amended to read:
   47026.  This article shall remain in effect only until January 1,
 2012   2013  , and as of that date is
repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before
January 1,  2012   2013  , deletes or
extends that date.