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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 4§ 10985 Late Fee Penalty

§ 10985 Late Fee Penalty

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§ 10985 Late Fee Penalty

This law says that if you don't pay a fee on time, you have to add a $20 penalty to it.

Key Takeaways

  • •Any fee paid late gets an extra $20 added.
  • •The penalty is a flat amount, not a percentage.
  • •The $20 is added on top of whatever the original fee was.

Example

You owe $100 for a city permit and you miss the payment deadline.

Because the fee wasn't paid when due, the law adds a $20 penalty, so you now owe $120.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10985 Late Fee Penalty

To any fee which is not paid when due, there shall be added a penalty of twenty dollars ($20). (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

feepenaltytwenty dollars ($20)not paid when due

Related Statutes

  • § 10983 License Application Fee
  • § 12814 Pesticide Sales Fee Exemption
  • § 12818 Late Registration Penalty
  • § 12819 Renewal Penalty Waiver Affidavit
  • § 12820 Renewal Fees And Prosecution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10985.
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