§ 72032 Fiscal Year Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•The 'marketing season' or 'fiscal year' starts on May 1 and ends on April 30 of the next year.
•This is a special time period used for certain rules or reports.
•It’s not the same as a regular calendar year (January to December).

Example

A farmer sells fruits and vegetables.

The farmer’s sales records for the 'marketing season' would cover sales from May 1 to April 30, not January to December.

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§ 72032 Fiscal Year Definition

“Marketing season” or “fiscal year” means the period beginning May 1 of any year and extending through April 30 of the following year. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1004, Sec. 18. Effective September 26, 1985.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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marketing season fiscal year in california effective september definition

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 72032.

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