California § 78706 - The first handler of tomatoes being assessed shall deduct the assessment from amo
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§ 78706. The first handler of tomatoes being assessed shall deduct the assessment from amo
The first handler of tomatoes being assessed shall deduct the assessment from amounts paid by him or her to the producer, and shall be a trustee of these assessments and assessments required to be paid by the handler until they are paid to the commission at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission. Failure to collect the assessment from any producer shall not exempt the handler from liability. In addition, failure of a handler to remit the collected producer assessments to the commission shall not relieve the producer of this obligation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 78706
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 78706 cover?
Section 78706 ("The first handler of tomatoes being assessed shall deduct the assessment from amo") 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.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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