What do the California Code of Regulations (CCR) govern?

The California Code of Regulations (CCR) specifically governs the activities of state departments and the regulations they enforce. These regulations provide the framework within which various state agencies operate, ensuring compliance with state laws and facilitating the oversight of different sectors, including agriculture through the California Seed Law.

The CCR outlines the procedures, standards, and requirements these state departments must follow, thus promoting transparency, accountability, and uniformity in the application of regulations. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of agricultural practices, seed production, and sales within California.

In contrast, local businesses, federal regulations, and private agricultural practices are influenced by this code but are not directly governed by the CCR itself. Local businesses may operate under specific rules, federal regulations pertain to national standards, and private agricultural practices could be regulated at different levels; however, the CCR is focused on state-level governance and enforcement.