Individuals in the business of buying and reselling produce are required to have a license through the California Department of Food and Agriculture Market Enforcement Branch.  The following link will take you to the License Applications and Application Instructions found on CDFA's website.

• Market Enforcement Forms 

In addition, proof of ownership is required if the amount of produce being sold exceeds 25 pounds.   A record of proof of ownership shall include:

• the name, address, phone number, and signature of the seller
• the name, address, phone number of the purchaser
• the common name of the commodity 
• the quantity sold
• the date of the transaction

All agricultural products sold must comply with  marking requirements and standard containers, if applicable.  Marking requirements are as follows:

• Identity- the common name of the commodity
• Responsibility- the company name and address
• Quantity- Net weight, measure, or count

We suggest all roadside and farm stands visit  or contact The Agricultural Dept. at 530-749-5400 to determine if additional requirements apply.