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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 9Art. 4§ 34304 Assessment Fee Collection Penalties

§ 34304 Assessment Fee Collection Penalties

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§ 34304 Assessment Fee Collection Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •If you owe a fee or assessment, you must pay it by the due date.
  • •If you don't pay on time, the director can take you to court to collect the money.
  • •If you pay late, you might have to pay an extra 10% on top of what you already owe.

Example

You own a small business and owe a $1,000 fee to the state for a permit.

If you don’t pay the $1,000 by the due date, the state can sue you to get the money. Plus, you might have to pay an extra $100 (10% of $1,000) as a late fee.

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

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§ 34304 Assessment Fee Collection Penalties

Any assessment or fee payable pursuant to this article is a debt of the person by whom the assessment or fee is payable and is due and payable to the director upon the date set forth in Section 34302. If the person does not pay the assessment or fee by the required date, the director may file a complaint against the person in a court of competent jurisdiction for the collection of the assessment or fee. If any person does not pay to the director the assessments or fees provided in this article on or before the due date specified in Section 34302, the director may add to the unpaid assessments or fees an amount not exceeding 10 percent of the unpaid assessments or fees. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 627, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

assessmentfeedebtdue dateSection 3430210 percent penalty

Related Statutes

  • § 34302 Milk Handler Assessment Fees
  • § 34301 Bulk Milk Quality Oversight
  • § 34303 Milk Handler Fee Adjustments
  • § 19432 Fee Payment And Penalties
  • § 12252 Pest Control Dealer License

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 34304.
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