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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 12§ 59957 Small Debt Collection Waiver

§ 59957 Small Debt Collection Waiver

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§ 59957 Small Debt Collection Waiver

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone owes less than $5, the boss can decide not to make them pay it back.
  • •This only happens if it’s too hard to collect the money or if it costs more to collect than the money is worth.
  • •A group of people (the marketing program committee) suggests this idea to the boss.

Example

Imagine you borrowed $3 from a friend, but they know it’s not worth the trouble to ask for it back because it’s such a small amount.

The law says that if someone owes a tiny amount (like $3), the boss can just forget about it instead of wasting time and money trying to get it back.

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

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§ 59957 Small Debt Collection Waiver

Upon the recommendation of the marketing program committee, the director may relieve the proration zone agent of the responsibility of collecting any amount which is due and unpaid not exceeding five dollars ($5) if the director determines that the collection is improbable or the cost of collecting would exceed the amount which is involved. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1222.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorrecommendationprorationresponsibilitycollection

Related Statutes

  • § 59944 Marketing Program Fee Limits
  • § 59946 Proration Zone Fee Deposits
  • § 59949 Marketing Program Fund Refunds
  • § 62144 License Application Requirements
  • § 12997 Civil Penalty Enforcement Options

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 59957.
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