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CA AB405

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Damon Connolly

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends California's organic product registration law to require the Director of Public Health to create an online registration and payment option for organic product handlers by January 1, 2026
  • Applies to persons engaged in processing or handling of organic products including dietary supplements, alcoholic beverages, fish, seafood, animal food, and cosmetics
  • Registration fees range from $50 to $700 annually based on gross sales or revenue, with special rates for certain handlers
  • Requires handlers to register within 30 days and renew annually, with 1.5 percent monthly penalty for late fee payments
  • Revenue from registration fees deposited into the Food Safety Fund to support registration enforcement program

Legislative Description

Organic products.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

9/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/14/2023
Health6/7/2023
Rules5/26/2023
Appropriations3/16/2023
Agriculture2/9/2023

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