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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 4§ 12819 Renewal Penalty Waiver Affidavit

§ 12819 Renewal Penalty Waiver Affidavit

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§ 12819 Renewal Penalty Waiver Affidavit

This law says you don’t have to pay a penalty when you renew a registration if you swear that you didn’t do any business while the registration was expired.

Key Takeaways

  • •A penalty can be waived if you renew the registration.
  • •You must submit an affidavit (a sworn statement).
  • •The affidavit must say you did no business while the registration was inactive.

Example

Jane’s truck registration expired for three months. When she applies to renew it, she signs a statement saying she didn’t use the truck for any work during those three months.

Because Jane provided the sworn statement that no business was done while the truck was unregistered, the state can’t charge her a penalty for the lapse.

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§ 12819 Renewal Penalty Waiver Affidavit

A penalty shall not be collected if the person that makes application for renewal of registration makes an affidavit that no business was done during the period of nonregistration. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 717, Sec. 10.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

penaltyrenewal of registrationaffidavitno businessperiod of nonregistration

Related Statutes

  • § 10985 Late Fee Penalty
  • § 12818 Late Registration Penalty
  • § 12820 Renewal Fees And Prosecution
  • § 12822 Pesticide Registration Supplement Application
  • § 20222 Brand Penalty Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12819.
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