§ 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.