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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 26Art. 2§ 79214 Document Retention Requirements

§ 79214 Document Retention Requirements

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§ 79214 Document Retention 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 certain activities.
  • •These records must be kept safe and available if needed.

Example

You run a small business and have receipts, contracts, and emails about your work.

This law says you need to keep all those papers and emails safe because they might be important later.

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

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§ 79214 Document Retention Requirements

“Books and records” means books, records, contracts, documents, memoranda, papers, correspondence, or other written data pertaining to matters relating to the activities subject to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

books and recordscontractdefinitioncorrespondence

Related Statutes

  • § 77412 Required Business Records
  • § 79422 Required Financial Records
  • § 79923 Required Business Records
  • § 66523 Recordkeeping Requirements
  • § 67023 Business Activity Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 79214.
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