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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 9§ 62077 Milk Producer Payment Minimum

§ 62077 Milk Producer Payment Minimum

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§ 62077 Milk Producer Payment Minimum

Key Takeaways

  • •Milk buyers must pay farmers at least the set price for how the milk is used.
  • •If the milk isn't used for special purposes listed in the law, buyers must pay the lowest price set for basic milk uses.
  • •The rules make sure farmers get fair pay for their milk.

Example

A dairy farmer sells milk to a company that makes cheese and yogurt.

The company must pay the farmer the price set by the law for milk used in cheese and yogurt. If the milk is used for something not listed in the special rules, the company must pay at least the lowest price set for basic uses like drinking milk.

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

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§ 62077 Milk Producer Payment Minimum

A handler shall not pay any producer less than the applicable price established for the usage to which the market milk, purchased from him is applied pursuant to accounting procedures established by the director. If the market milk is not applied to any purpose set forth in Article 5 (commencing with Section 61931), then a handler shall not pay any producer less than the lower of the prices established under the applicable stabilization and marketing plan for class 4a and class 4b usage. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 132, Sec. 39. Effective March 25, 1982. Operative July 23, 1982, by Sec. 40 of Ch. 132.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 62070 Milk Processing Transportation Charges
  • § 62076 Milk Pricing Economic Factors
  • § 62062 Minimum Milk Prices Handlers Producers
  • § 62063 Milk Price Stabilization Rules
  • § 62071 Cooperative Milk Handler Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 62077.
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