Agriculture
California Rice Commission: purpose
California recognizes the Rice Commission as necessary to sustain rice acreage that supports state wildlife habitat goals.
The law adds wildlife habitat support to the stated purposes for maintaining the California rice industry and its annual planted acreage.
What the law does
- Declares the California Rice Commission necessary to maintain enough annual rice acreage to support the state’s wildlife habitat objectives.
- Retains the commission’s existing roles in rice promotion, competitiveness, stewardship, and efficient farming practices.
Who it affects
- California rice growers and the California rice industry.
- Wildlife habitat supported by annual rice acreage.
Context
The measure changes the Legislature’s statement of the commission’s purpose.