§ 12794 Committee Member Expense Reimbursement

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

This rule says people on research and screening committees don't get paid, but they can get their out‑of‑pocket costs paid back if the secretary says it's okay.

Key Takeaways

•Committee members work for free.
•They can be paid back for necessary costs like travel or supplies.
•The secretary must approve any expense before it’s reimbursed.

Example

Jane volunteers on a screening committee and has to drive 30 miles to a meeting, paying for gas and parking.

Jane won't receive a salary, but she can ask the secretary to approve her gas and parking receipts, and then she'll be reimbursed for those expenses.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 12794 Committee Member Expense Reimbursement

Members of the research and screening committees shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and approved by the secretary. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 545, Sec. 3.5. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

research and screening committees without compensation reimbursed for all necessary expenses approved by the secretary

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12794.

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References