California § 55741 - The department, upon its own motion, may, or upon the verified complaint of any i

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 55741 — The department, upon its own motion, may, or upon the verified complaint of any i, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 55741. The department, upon its own motion, may, or upon the verified complaint of any i

The department, upon its own motion, may, or upon the verified complaint of any interested party and within 30 days of the filing of that complaint, shall, commence to investigate, examine, or inspect any of the following: (a) A transaction that involves the failure of the processor to make payment for any farm product within the time that is specified for payment in the contract of sale and purchase between the producer and the processor, in accordance with the terms of the contract or in accordance with this chapter. (b) A transaction that involves the failure of a processor who contracts to harvest a producer’s crop to fulfill the terms of the contract. (c) A charge that a processor may be insolvent or in an unsound financial condition.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 55741

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 55741 cover?

Section 55741 ("The department, upon its own motion, may, or upon the verified complaint of any i") 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 § 55741?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 55741 apply to my situation?

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