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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 2.5Art. 7§ 65082 Cattle Fee Enforcement Penalties

§ 65082 Cattle Fee Enforcement Penalties

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§ 65082 Cattle Fee Enforcement Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •If you sell cows or calves and don't pay the required fees on time, you might have to pay up to $100 extra for each animal you sold.
  • •You also have to pay back all the fees you missed, plus extra money for the cost of the court case, like lawyer fees.
  • •This rule started in 2019 and might not always be in effect, depending on other laws.

Example

A farmer sells 10 cows but forgets to pay the required fees on time.

The farmer might have to pay up to $100 extra for each of the 10 cows, so that's an extra $1,000. Plus, they have to pay back all the fees they missed and any court costs.

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

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§ 65082 Cattle Fee Enforcement Penalties

The secretary may pursue an action to hold a person civilly liable in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each head of cattle or calves that is sold by any person who fails to pay, collect, or remit any fees due within the time specified in this chapter. The person also shall be liable for the total amount of fees due and the costs of a civil suit, including attorney’s fees. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 410, Sec. 2. (SB 965) Effective January 1, 2019. Provisions operative or inoperative as prescribed in Sections 65061, 65066, 65068, and 65069. Repealed conditionally pursuant to Section 65066.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

secretary

Related Statutes

  • § 62622 Producer Claim Determination Review
  • § 65083 Fee And Penalty Collection
  • § 65084 Enforcement Injunction Authority
  • § 62540 Milk Producers Security Board
  • § 62541 Board Member Compensation Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 65082.
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