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SACRAMENTO, December 9, 2024 -The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill 12 vacancies on the newly created Market Enforcement Advisory Committee (MEAC).
The recent passing of Senate Bill 1270 established CA Food and Agricultural Code, Chapter 7.2, Section § 56702, resulting in the formation of the MEAC. The MEAC shall advise the Secretary and make recommendations on, among other things, all matters pertaining to the Market Enforcement Branch (Branch) licensing programs, including setting appropriate fees for those programs.
The mission of the Branch is to objectively enforce laws enacted to ensure confidence and stability in the agricultural marketplace and to protect against unfair business practices between producers, handlers, and processors of California farm products. The Branch accomplishes this through licensing activities, outreach, administrative actions, and criminal and civil prosecutions.
The MEAC shall consist of up to 12 voting members, which shall include a balanced representation of growers, processors, and produce dealers, or representatives from organizations that advocate on behalf of these industry groups.
Nominees must submit a Nomination Form and email it to marina.martin@cdfa.ca.gov, or mail it to CDFA Market Enforcement Branch, Attn: Marina Martin, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, California 95814. Nominations must be received/postmarked no later than January 15, 2025.
Additional information is available at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/mkt/meb/meac/ or by calling 916.900.5016.
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