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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 5Art. 1§ 11903 Certificate Application Fee

§ 11903 Certificate Application Fee

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§ 11903 Certificate Application Fee

This law says you have to pay a fee, set by the director, when you apply for a first-time certificate.

Key Takeaways

  • •A fee must be paid with every first‑time certificate application.
  • •The amount of the fee is decided by the director under another rule (Section 11502.5).
  • •If you don’t include the fee, the application won’t be accepted.

Example

You want to get a new business license and fill out the application form.

When you send in the paperwork, you must also include the fee that the director decides on, otherwise the application will be rejected.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11903 Certificate Application Fee

A fee as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5 shall accompany each application for an initial certificate. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 741, Sec. 51. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

feeinitial certificateSection 11502.5director

Related Statutes

  • § 11703 Pest Control License Fees
  • § 11904 Certificate Renewal Deadlines
  • § 11906 Journeyman Certificate Renewal
  • § 14503 Department Of Food And Agriculture Fund
  • § 19432 Fee Payment And Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11903.
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