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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 4Art. 2§ 66523 Recordkeeping Requirements

§ 66523 Recordkeeping Requirements

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§ 66523 Recordkeeping Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about keeping track of important papers and records.
  • •It includes things like books, contracts, letters, and notes related to business or official work.
  • •These records help show what happened and how things were done.

Example

A small business owner keeps receipts, contracts, and emails about their work.

These papers are important because they show how the business runs and follows the rules. If someone asks, the owner must show these records.

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

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§ 66523 Recordkeeping Requirements

“Books and records” means any book, record, account, contract, document, memorandum, paper, correspondence, or other written datum reflecting operations under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 434.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

books and recordscontractinformationorganizationdocumentcorrespondence

Related Statutes

  • § 71021 Required Financial Records
  • § 79813 Document Retention Requirements
  • § 52863 Cotton Handler Definitions
  • § 67023 Business Activity Records
  • § 68023 Business Activity Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 66523.
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