California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 9 — Alcoholic BeveragesChapter 13 — Labels and ContainersArticle 1 — Distilled SpiritsSection 25179

(a) Only agave spirits produced entirely from agaves grown within California, without flavoring or coloring additives, may be labeled with the words “California agave spirits” or any combination of the words “California agave spirits,” “California agave,” or a substantially similar description. This section does not preclude the use of the word “California” to describe the location of a distillery.

(b) The department may seize agave spirits labeled in violation of this section, regardless of where they are found, and may dispose of the spirits pursuant to Section 25355.

Notes

Limits use of the words California agave spirits, California agave, or a substantially similar description to agave spirits produced entirely from California-grown agaves without flavoring or coloring additives. Allows California to describe a distillery location and permits the department to seize spirits mislabeled under the rule and dispose of them as specified.

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