Section 890 Of Chapter 9. False, Deceptive, Or Misleading Marketing From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 9.
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. (a) It is unlawful for any person or entity, or employee or
agent of that person or entity, to make any statement,
representation, or assertion orally, by public statement,
advertisement, signage, or by any means that relates to the sale or
availability of agricultural products that is false, deceptive, or
misleading regarding any of the following:
(1) The area of production of the agricultural product.
(2) The identity of the producer of the agricultural product.
(3) The manner and method of production of the agricultural
product.
(b) A violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six
months, or by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars
($2,500), or by both that imprisonment and fine.