California Senate Bill SB173 Introduced / Bill

 BILL NUMBER: SB 173INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Senator Florez FEBRUARY 14, 2009 An act to amend Section 47026 of the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to farmers' markets. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 173, as introduced, Florez. Farmers' markets. Existing law provides that California farmers may transport for sale and sell California-grown fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables that they produce directly to the public at a certified farmers' market, as specified. Existing law provides that it is unlawful for any person operating under these provisions to commit certain acts related to the conduct of farmers' markets. Existing law provides that the Secretary of Food and Agriculture or the county commissioner may, until January 1, 2012, levy a civil penalty against a person who violates these provisions, as specified. This bill would extend these civil penalty provisions until January 1, 2013. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 47026 of the Food and Agricultural Code is amended to read: 47026. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1,  2012   2013  , and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1,  2012   2013  , deletes or extends that date.