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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 7Art. 4§ 56183 Farm Product License Application

§ 56183 Farm Product License Application

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§ 56183 Farm Product License Application

Key Takeaways

  • •You must list all types of farm products you want to handle.
  • •You have to give your full name or the names of everyone in your company.
  • •You must provide your main business address in California and any other places.
  • •You need to name someone who can accept legal papers for you.

Example

A farmer wants to sell apples and oranges at the market.

The farmer must tell the government what fruits they want to sell, give their name and business address, and pick someone to get legal letters if there’s a problem.

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

Official Source
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§ 56183 Farm Product License Application

The application shall in each case state all of the following: (a) Every class of farm products which the applicant proposes to handle. (b) The full name of the person that is applying for such license. If the applicant is a firm, exchange, association, or corporation, the full name of each member of the firm, or the names of the officers of the exchange, association, or corporation shall be given in the application. (c) The principal business address of the applicant in this state and elsewhere. (d) The name of each person authorized to receive and accept service of summons and legal notices of all kinds for the applicant. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 56186 Applicant Character And Responsibility
  • § 56186.5 License Forfeiture Conditions
  • § 12103 Pesticide License Application Fees
  • § 56161 Cooperative And Processor Exemptions
  • § 56181 Farm Product Dealer Licensing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 56183.
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