Section 46021

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California Code › Code fac › Division 17 › Chapter 10 › Section 46021

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(a) It is unlawful for a person to certify a product in violation of this act.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to certify a product or company as organic unless duly registered as a certification agency pursuant to this act.

(c) It is unlawful for a person to willfully make a false statement or representation, or knowingly fail to disclose a fact required to be disclosed, in registration for a certification agency pursuant to this act.

(d) In accordance with Section 205.100(c)(2) of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, a person who makes a false statement to the secretary, a governing state official, or an accredited certifying agent shall be subject to Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

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