Section 40532 Of Article 2. Investigation And Certification From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 16. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
40532
. Every certificate which relates to the analysis,
classification, condition, grade, or quality of any agricultural
product, either raw or processed, and every duly certified copy of
such certificate, is prima facie evidence of the truth of the
statements which are contained in it, if duly issued in accordance
with any of the following:
(a) By the director under authority of this code.
(b) In cooperation between federal and state agencies,
authorities, or organizations under authority of an act of Congress
and an act of the legislature of any state.
(c) Under authority of a federal statute.
The presumption established by this section is a presumption
affecting the burden of proof, but it does not apply in a criminal
action.