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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 7Art. 2§ 56136 Licensee Business Control Rules

§ 56136 Licensee Business Control Rules

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 56136 Licensee Business Control Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Only certain people (like bosses or licensed agents) can be in charge of a business with this license.
  • •If someone else tries to take control of the business, they can get in trouble.
  • •Breaking this rule can get the license taken away from the business or the person in charge.

Example

If a random person who isn’t a boss or licensed agent starts making all the big decisions for a store that has this license.

That person isn’t allowed to do that. The store or the person could lose their license because of it.

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

Official Source
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§ 56136 Licensee Business Control Rules

(a) No person, other than a corporate officer, licensed and employed as an agent, shall control the business of the licensee, as determined by the director. (b) For purposes of this section, “control” includes, but is not limited to, possession, either direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the licensee. (c) Violation of this section shall, after notice and opportunity for hearing, constitute grounds for license revocation of either, or both, the licensee or agent by the director. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 662, Sec. 13.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 56132 Licensee And Agent List
  • § 56501 Hearing Misconduct Certification
  • § 56573.5 Unlicensed Business Fee Penalties
  • § 63126 Strawberry Marketing Order Report
  • § 6728 Nursery License Fee Refunds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 56136.
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