{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"55902.5","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 55902.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 20. PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS [54001. - 57700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-20"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Processors of Farm Products [55401. - 55922.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-20/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 18. Criminal Penalties [55901. - 55906.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-20/chapter-6/article-18"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 942, Sec. 9.5.","effective":null,"html":"<p>It is a misdemeanor for any person licensed as a cash buying processor to buy or otherwise take title to, or possession of, any farm product from a producer of the product, except by cash payment of the full agreed price to the producer at the time of obtaining possession or control.</p>","text":"It is a misdemeanor for any person licensed as a cash buying processor to buy or otherwise take title to, or possession of, any farm product from a producer of the product, except by cash payment of the full agreed price to the producer at the time of obtaining possession or control.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/criminal-penalties-55902-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}