§ 65058
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(1)A program or activity that is conducted or sponsored pursuant to this chapter shall not make false or unwarranted claims, or disparage the quality, value, use, or sale of any commodity authorized by law to be marketed in this state.
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(1)shall not be construed to prohibit disclosure of any information to an investigative agency or a member of the public to protect the health or safety of the public.
(b)A program or activity shall not be conducted pursuant to this chapter with reference to a private brand or trade name that refers to beef or other products derived from the California cattle industry, except as provided for in subdivision (c).
(c)The council shall not expend funds for the advertising of brand name beef or other products derived from the California cattle industry unless the expenditures are approved by a two-thirds vote of the council with the concurrence of the secretary. The council may expend funds to conduct cost-sharing advertising with nonbeef brand name products.