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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 13.5Art. 6§ 75636 Producer Assessment Penalties

§ 75636 Producer Assessment Penalties

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§ 75636 Producer Assessment Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •If you don't pay your fees on time, you'll be charged an extra 10% of what you owe.
  • •You'll also pay 1.5% more every month on the amount you haven't paid yet.
  • •The commission can make you get a special bond (like a promise to pay) if you keep missing payments.

Example

A farmer is supposed to pay a $1,000 fee to the commission by June 1st but forgets to pay until August 1st.

The farmer will owe an extra $100 (10% of $1,000) as a penalty. Plus, they’ll owe 1.5% interest for June and July (2 months) on the $1,000, which is $30. So, the total they’ll pay is $1,130 instead of $1,000.

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

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§ 75636 Producer Assessment Penalties

Any producer or handler who fails to file a return or pay the assessment within the time required by the commission shall pay to the commission a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the assessment determined to be due and, in addition, pay 1.5 percent interest per month on the unpaid balance. In addition to any other penalty imposed, the commission may require any person who fails to pay any assessment or related charge pursuant to this article to furnish and maintain a surety bond in a form and amount, and for a period of time, specified by the commission, as assurance that all payments to the commission will be made when due. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 69, Sec. 55. Effective May 9, 1994.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionpenaltyassessmentadditioneffective mayassurance

Related Statutes

  • § 71129 Surety Bond Requirement
  • § 77488 Late Assessment Penalties
  • § 78709 Assessment Payment Surety Bond
  • § 78928 Surety Bond Requirement
  • § 79126 Surety Bond Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 75636.
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