California § 66626 - Every handler is primarily and personally liable for the payment of an assessment
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 66626 — Every handler is primarily and personally liable for the payment of an assessment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66626. Every handler is primarily and personally liable for the payment of an assessment
Every handler is primarily and personally liable for the payment of an assessment. Any handler who fails to file a return or pay any assessment within the time required by the commission shall pay to the commission a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the assessment determined to be due and, in addition, 2 percent interest per month on the unpaid balance. The penalty and interest are required to be paid to the commission and are available for expenditure in the same manner as an assessment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 66626
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 66626 cover?
Section 66626 ("Every handler is primarily and personally liable for the payment of an assessment") 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 § 66626?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 66626" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 66626 apply to my situation?
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