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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 6Art. 5§ 55521 Processor Licensing Requirement

§ 55521 Processor Licensing Requirement

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§ 55521 Processor Licensing Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a special license to work as a processor or cash buying processor.
  • •It's against the law to do this job without the right license.
  • •You must get the license before you start working.

Example

If you want to start a business buying old phones for cash to resell,

you must first get a license from the government. If you start buying phones without the license, you’re breaking the law.

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

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§ 55521 Processor Licensing Requirement

A person shall not act as a processor or a cash buying processor unless he has first obtained a license as provided in this chapter or in Section 56574. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 871.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

processorlicensein california

Related Statutes

  • § 12051 Agricultural Pest Control Licensing
  • § 55481 Agent Licensing Requirement
  • § 55522.5 Licensee Entity Change Rules
  • § 55522.6 License Revocation For Corporate Suspension
  • § 55523.3 Financial Responsibility Guarantee Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 55521.
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