CA SB982

Authorizes the California Apple Commission to establish an organic apple certification program for domestic and imported apples to verify compliance with state and federal organic laws.

Requires the certification program's operating procedures to be approved by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture.

Mandates disclosure of violators' identities to the public, the Department of Food and Agriculture, and other relevant state and federal agencies responsible for organic product regulation.

Requires the California Apple Commission to reimburse the Secretary of Food and Agriculture for all expenditures related to implementing the certification program.

Declares no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts since any costs result from creating a new crime or changing criminal penalties under existing law.