LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 6Art. 8§ 55610 Processor Resale Of Raw Product

§ 55610 Processor Resale Of Raw Product

Food and Agricultural Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 55610 Processor Resale Of Raw Product

Key Takeaways

  • •A processor can sell or give raw products (like fruits or vegetables) to another processor to avoid waste.
  • •The processor doesn’t need a special license to do this.
  • •The original processor still has to pay the farmer for the full value of the raw product.

Example

A food company buys a bunch of apples from a farmer but can’t process them all in time.

The company can sell the extra apples to another food company without needing a special license. But they still have to pay the farmer for all the apples they bought.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 55610 Processor Resale Of Raw Product

A processor, in order to prevent loss or economic waste, may resell or redeliver any raw product purchased and received from the producer of the raw product to another processor for the purpose of processing and such act is not an act which requires licensing pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 56101) of this division. The processor who resells or redelivers any raw product remains liable to the producer for the full value of the raw product. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 871.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

wastelicenseprocessor

Related Statutes

  • § 55521 Processor Licensing Requirement
  • § 55601 Processor Payment Deadlines
  • § 55602 Processor Packout Reporting
  • § 12001 Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Licensing
  • § 12051 Agricultural Pest Control Licensing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 55610.
View Official Source