SECTIONS 27231-27232 - California Statutes

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE

SECTION 27231-27232

27231. Before being offered for retail sale in this state, poultry
meat of poultry that was grown or raised in this state may be
advertised, labeled, described, sold, marked, or otherwise held out,
with the words "California grown," or other similar language
indicating that the meat is from California grown or raised poultry.

27232. (a) Poultry meat of poultry that was not grown or raised in
this state and packages of that meat shall not be advertised,
labeled, described, sold, marked, or otherwise held out as
"California grown," or in any way as to imply that the meat is from
California grown or raised poultry.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to violate this section.
(c) A violation of this section constitutes an unfair and unlawful
business act or practice under Section 17200 of the Business and
Professions Code, and a false or misleading statement under Section
17500 of the Business and Professions Code.