{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"78700","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 78700","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 22. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS [63901. - 79995.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22"},{"name":"PART 2. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS [64001. - 79995.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 24. California Tomato Commission [78601. - 78725.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-24"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Assessments and Records [78700. - 78714.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-24/article-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 499, Sec. 21.   Effective January 1, 2007.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>(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.</p><p>(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 <a href=\"/fac/78691\">78691</a>.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/assessments-and-records-78700","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}