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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 4§ 8679 Crop Revenue Distribution Rules

§ 8679 Crop Revenue Distribution Rules

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§ 8679 Crop Revenue Distribution Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Money made from selling crops on state-controlled land goes to the state.
  • •Some of that money can be used to pay for the costs of growing and selling those crops.
  • •Any leftover money goes into the state's general fund.

Example

A state-owned farm sells a bunch of oranges.

The money from selling those oranges goes to the state. Some of it can be used to pay for the costs of growing and selling the oranges, and the rest goes into the state's general fund.

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

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§ 8679 Crop Revenue Distribution Rules

Revenues, rents, and proceeds from sale of crops from lands under control of the board shall be paid into the State Treasury as follows: (a) To the current appropriation for the support of the board as an abatement of the cost of producing or disposing of crops in such amounts as may be approved by the Department of Finance. (b) The balance thereof to the credit of the General Fund. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 197.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Revenuesrentsproceeds from sale of cropsState Treasurycurrent appropriationGeneral FundDepartment of Finance

Related Statutes

  • § 13168 Regional Board Funding Allocation
  • § 1100 Witness Depositions In Proceedings
  • § 12420 Water Data Administration Fund
  • § 12803 Flood Control Project Funding
  • § 13160 State Water Pollution Control

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8679.
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