California § 55638 - It is unlawful for any processor to remove, from this state or beyond his ownersh
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 55638 — It is unlawful for any processor to remove, from this state or beyond his ownersh, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55638. It is unlawful for any processor to remove, from this state or beyond his ownersh
It is unlawful for any processor to remove, from this state or beyond his ownership or control, any farm product which is delivered to him, or any processed form of the farm product, to which any of the liens provided for in this chapter has attached, except for any of such product or processed product as may be in excess of a quantity on hand which is of a value that is sufficient to satisfy all existing liens. Furthermore, this section shall not prohibit the sale of any farm product or processed form of the product to which such a lien has attached, so long as the total proceeds of the sale are used to satisfy obligations to producers which are secured by a lien established pursuant to this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 55638
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 55638 cover?
Section 55638 ("It is unlawful for any processor to remove, from this state or beyond his ownersh") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 55638?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 55638 apply to my situation?
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