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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 19Art. 6§ 77847 Assessment Payment Surety Bond

§ 77847 Assessment Payment Surety Bond

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§ 77847 Assessment Payment Surety Bond

Key Takeaways

  • •If you don't pay the money you owe, the commission can make you get a special promise (called a surety bond) to guarantee you'll pay later.
  • •The commission will try to get you to pay first before making you get this promise.
  • •The promise must be for the amount you owe and last as long as the commission says.

Example

A farmer doesn't pay the fees for selling his crops like he's supposed to.

The commission will first ask him nicely to pay. If he still doesn't pay, they can make him get a surety bond (like a promise from a bank) to make sure he pays what he owes later.

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

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§ 77847 Assessment Payment Surety Bond

In addition to any other penalty imposed, the commission may require any person who fails to pay assessments or related charges 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 shall be made when due. However, a bond shall not be required until the commission has made a reasonable attempt to obtain compliance from the handler. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 130, Sec. 78. Effective July 18, 1995.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

compliancecommissionpenaltyeffective julyadditionassurance

Related Statutes

  • § 77846 Handler Assessment Penalties
  • § 77789 Commission Audit Requirements
  • § 71129 Surety Bond Requirement
  • § 73261 Late Assessment Penalties
  • § 75636 Producer Assessment Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77847.
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