Section 1472.7.2 - Tomatoes, Registration of a Handler(a) For purposes of this section, a handler is any individual or company that engages in the operation of selling, marketing, or distributing tomatoes that have been produced, purchased, or acquired from a producer, and are first marketed on behalf of a producer, whether as an owner, agent, employee, broker, or otherwise, but shall not include retailers or restaurants, and Certified Producers as defined in Section 1392.2.(b) Prior to commencing packing, handlers shall register with the Secretary of the Department of Food and Agriculture. Registration shall be on a Department form and shall include only the following:(1) The name, address (including zip code), and telephone number of the handler.(2) The name of the principal owner(s) of the company.(c) In the event of a suspected violation of this article, a handler shall provide, upon request of the Secretary or his representative, records related to field location, grower, harvest date, pack date, transporter, and purchaser of packed tomatoes. Such records shall be maintained for the current marketing year.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1472.7.2
1. New section filed 5-18-2006; operative 5-18-2006 pursuant to Food and Agriculture Code section 42802 (Register 2006, No. 20). Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 42681, 42802 and 42808, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 42681 and 42808, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. New section filed 5-18-2006; operative 5-18-2006 pursuant to Food and Agriculture Code section 42802 (Register 2006, No. 20).