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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 8Art. 6§ 56956 Market Charge Review Process

§ 56956 Market Charge Review Process

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§ 56956 Market Charge Review Process

Key Takeaways

  • •The people in charge of a market must send their price list to the director.
  • •The director checks if the prices are fair by comparing them to similar work in the same city.
  • •The director can look at other things, like utility rates, to decide if the prices are reasonable.

Example

A farmers market sets prices for vendors to sell their goods.

The market sends their price list to the director. The director checks if the prices are fair by comparing them to other markets in the city and looking at utility rates for similar work.

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

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§ 56956 Market Charge Review Process

Upon the determination of a scale of charges for a market, the scale of charges shall be transmitted to the director. The director shall examine such scale and shall compare it with any available information relative to the charges for similar work which is performed under similar conditions in the city in, or for, which the market is operated. The director may take into consideration any and all factors which are relevant to the determination of the reasonableness of such charges, including any rates of the Public Utilities Commission for the performance of work of a similar nature. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

considerationperformancecommissionterminationdirectorutilityinformation

Related Statutes

  • § 61443 Confidential Records Disclosure
  • § 73257 Producer Handler Data Confidentiality
  • § 74655 Wine Industry Confidentiality Rules
  • § 76343 Producer Handler Data Confidentiality
  • § 77334 Producer Data Confidentiality

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 56956.
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