Section 67001 Of Article 1. Declaration And General Provisions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.

. Avocados produced in this state constitute one of the state' s principal tree fruit crops. The avocado industry in this state is expanding. The industry constitutes an important source of jobs for many people in the state, a high proportion of whom are from underprivileged and historically deprived segments of the population.