California § 62501 - It is hereby declared that the dairy industry is a paramount agricultural industr
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 62501 — It is hereby declared that the dairy industry is a paramount agricultural industr, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62501. It is hereby declared that the dairy industry is a paramount agricultural industr
It is hereby declared that the dairy industry is a paramount agricultural industry of the state, and the normal processes of producing and marketing milk are enterprises of vast economic importance to the state and of vital importance to the consuming public which should be safeguarded and protected in the public interest. The Legislature finds that the marketing of milk requires producers to receive prompt payment. It is the policy of this state to protect producers against loss of payment for bulk milk. The public interest requires the establishment of a system to provide payment security for producers.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 62501
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 62501 cover?
Section 62501 ("It is hereby declared that the dairy industry is a paramount agricultural industr") 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 § 62501?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 62501 apply to my situation?
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