SECTIONS 43571 - California Statutes

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE

SECTION 43571

43571. The provisions of this division shall not be construed to
prohibit the shipment, transportation or movement of melons and
vegetables in field bins or bulk out of this state a distance not
exceeding 25 miles in depth beyond the border into any adjoining
states within the United States, if all of the following exist:
(a) Melons and vegetables are grown in this state and adequate
facilities are available in the adjoining state to handle and pack
the melons and vegetables as set forth in this division.
(b) The melons and vegetables are not trimmed or vacuum cooled in
California prior to packing.
(c) The activities are carried out on behalf of the grower or
shipper as part of a continuous activity of harvesting, wrapping,
packing, processing, cooling, vacuum cooling, applying of controlled
atmosphere, or otherwise preparing melons and vegetables for shipment
and sale in accordance with the requirements of this division.
(d) The grower or shipper has obtained a permit from the director
authorizing such movement into an adjoining state and has complied
with such rules and regulations, including those requiring inspection
in the state of destination, as the director may require.
(e) The director has obtained verification from the state
officials of the destination state satisfactory to the director that
the melons and vegetables will be handled and packed in accordance
with the requirements specified in the permit. Such permit shall be
valid for a period not to exceed 180 days and may be renewed for
successive 180-day periods. Such permit will be canceled for failure
to meet the requirements specified.