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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 6Art. 8§ 55602 Processor Packout Reporting

§ 55602 Processor Packout Reporting

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 55602 Processor Packout Reporting

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company buys fruits or vegetables from a farmer to freeze them, they must tell the farmer how much was processed right after it's done.
  • •This rule doesn't apply to licensed winegrowers.
  • •The company has to share the results for each batch or each day's delivery.

Example

A company buys strawberries from a farmer to freeze them.

After freezing the strawberries, the company must tell the farmer how many strawberries were processed that day.

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

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§ 55602 Processor Packout Reporting

Every processor except a licensed winegrower, that purchases for freezing any farm product from the producer of the farm product on a packout basis shall promptly upon completion of the processing of each lot or day’s delivery inform the producer of the results obtained. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 807.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 55603 Packout Contract Grade Determination
  • § 55610 Processor Resale Of Raw Product
  • § 12001 Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Licensing
  • § 12051 Agricultural Pest Control Licensing
  • § 14932 Licensee Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 55602.
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