Section 61893 Of Article 4. Administration From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 21. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 4.
61893
. The director is the instrumentality of this state for the
purpose of administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter
and to execute the legislative intent expressed in this chapter, and
is hereby vested with the administrative authority described in this
chapter. Notwithstanding other laws to the contrary, in the event a
milk marketing order under the jurisdiction of the United States
Department of Agriculture or other appropriate federal agency, is
created by referendum or under the applicable laws and procedures
relating thereto, in this state or in any geographical area within
this state, the provisions of this chapter or any part thereof which
is in conflict with such federal order, or which is unnecessary or is
a duplication thereof, shall be suspended in the geographical area
covered by and during the existence of such federal order. The
director shall take such steps and procedures as are necessary to
wind up and conclude the administration and enforcement of the
provisions of this chapter, or any part thereof, for the period prior
to the suspension date.