Article 9. Quality Standards of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 9.

The commission may recommend to the secretary the adoption of kiwifruit quality standards or engage in any other activity authorized pursuant to the California Marketing Act of 1937 (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 58601) of Part 2 of Division 21). The adoption of standards or activities shall be in accordance with the procedures specified in that act unless otherwise specified in this article.

Any standards or activities recommended by the commission shall not become operative until approved in the manner specified in Section 68092.

Any standards or activities adopted pursuant to this article shall be implemented by the secretary at the beginning of the marketing season next succeeding the date on which they were approved by the secretary.

The commission shall serve as the advisory body to the secretary on all matters pertaining to this article.