California Statutes
§ 78700. — 78700. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 499, Sec. 21.)
California·Code FAC Food and Agricultural Code - FAC·Div. 22. DIVISION 22. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS·Part 2. PART 2. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS·Ch. 24. CHAPTER 24. California Tomato Commission·Art. 6. ARTICLE 6. Assessments and Records
(a)The commission shall establish the assessment for the marketing season not later than March 1 of each year or as soon thereafter as is possible. The assessment shall not exceed twenty cents ($0.20) per 100 pounds, or the equivalent, for tomatoes delivered to handlers by producers. Of the assessment, not more than ten cents ($0.10) per 100 pounds prepared for market, or the equivalent, shall be assessed against producers, and not more than ten cents ($0.10) per 100 pounds shall be assessed against handlers.
(b)An assessment greater than the amount provided for in this section may not be charged unless and until a greater fee is approved by a majority of the commission and by eligible producers and handlers pursuant to procedures specified in Section 78691.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 499, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 2007.