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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 21Art. 3§ 78240 Commission Fund Handling Requirements

§ 78240 Commission Fund Handling Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 78240 Commission Fund Handling Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Money collected from fees or assessments must be put in a bank chosen by the commission.
  • •The commission decides how and when to spend this money.
  • •The person handling the money must have insurance (a bond) of at least $25,000 to protect against theft or mistakes.

Example

A group collects money from farmers to help sell their crops. The group puts the money in a bank and uses it to pay for ads and events.

The group (commission) must put the money in a bank they choose and can only spend it for approved things. The person handling the money must have insurance to cover at least $25,000 in case they mess up or steal.

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

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§ 78240 Commission Fund Handling Requirements

All funds received by any person from the assessments levied under the authority of this chapter or otherwise received by the commission shall be deposited in banks which the commission may designate and shall be disbursed by order of the commission through an agent or agents designated by the commission for that purpose. The agent or agents shall be bonded by a fidelity bond, executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state, in favor of the commission, in an amount of not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

insurancecommissioneffective septemberprotectionauthorityfidelity

Related Statutes

  • § 76264 Commission Fund Handling Requirements
  • § 68064 Commission Fund Handling Requirements
  • § 75545 Commission Fund Handling Requirements
  • § 77446 Commission Fund Handling Requirements
  • § 78230 Alternate Commission Member Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78240.
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