Section 46016.2 Of Chapter 10. Organic Foods From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 17. >> Chapter 10.
46016.2
. (a) Any county agricultural commissioner may, at any time,
initiate a notice and hearing process to determine whether a
violation of these provisions has occurred. The hearing process to
determine if a violation has occurred may include a review of the
actions or records of:
(1) The organic registrant.
(2) A family member, employee, or any other person authorized to
act on behalf of the registrant.
(3) Any other person whose actions may have resulted in the
violation.
(b) The notice of hearing shall be on a form approved by the
secretary and may contain:
(1) The reasons why the hearing is being held.
(2) A warning that failure to participate may result in other
adverse actions or may be considered to be admission to a possible
violation.
(3) A hearing date, time, and location of the hearing.
(4) The secretary or county agricultural commissioner may, upon
determination that a violation has been made in accordance with
subdivision (a) above, take any corrective action as specified in
this act.