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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 7Art. 7§ 56272 Commission Merchant Sales Reports

§ 56272 Commission Merchant Sales Reports

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§ 56272 Commission Merchant Sales Reports

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone asks a commission merchant (a person who sells things for others) for a sales report, the merchant must give it to them.
  • •The report must be given by the end of the next business day.
  • •The report must show how much was sold and for what price.

Example

A farmer asks a merchant to sell their apples at the market. The farmer wants to know how many apples were sold and for how much money.

The merchant must tell the farmer by the end of the next business day how many apples were sold and the price they sold for.

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

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§ 56272 Commission Merchant Sales Reports

When requested by his consignors, a commission merchant shall, before the close of the next business day following such request, transmit to the consignor a true written report of the quantity sold and the selling price. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 632.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

consignorcommissionportquantity

Related Statutes

  • § 56274 Pool Sales Accounting Rules
  • § 75641 Apple Reporting Violations
  • § 76161 Cherry Industry Reporting Violations
  • § 76361 Wool Reporting Requirements
  • § 77171 Walnuts Reporting And Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 56272.
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