§ 56411 Licensee Complaint Investigations

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•If someone with a license (like a business or worker) does something wrong, you can complain to the director.
•The director has to check out the complaint, especially if it's about money problems (like not having enough money to pay bills).
•The director must start looking into money-related complaints within 30 days.

Example

A farmer buys seeds from a licensed seed seller, but the seller doesn’t deliver the seeds and won’t give the money back.

The farmer can complain to the director. If the complaint is about the seller not having enough money to pay back, the director must start checking within 30 days.

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§ 56411 Licensee Complaint Investigations

For the purpose of enforcing this chapter, the director may receive verified complaints from producers or licensees against any person licensed pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 55401) or any person who acts or attempts to act as a licensee. Upon receipt of any verified complaint, the director may make any and all necessary investigations relative to the complaint. The director shall, within 30 days, commence to investigate any verified complaint alleging that a licensee may be insolvent or in an unsound financial condition. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 109, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

claim license director commence condition

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 56411.

§ 56411 Licensee Complaint Investigations

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 56411 Licensee Complaint Investigations

Key Takeaways

•If someone with a license (like a business or worker) does something wrong, you can complain to the director.
•The director has to check out the complaint, especially if it's about money problems (like not having enough money to pay bills).
•The director must start looking into money-related complaints within 30 days.

Example

A farmer buys seeds from a licensed seed seller, but the seller doesn’t deliver the seeds and won’t give the money back.

The farmer can complain to the director. If the complaint is about the seller not having enough money to pay back, the director must start checking within 30 days.

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

Official Source

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§ 56411 Licensee Complaint Investigations

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

claim license director commence condition

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 56411.

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