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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 8§ 61494 License Renewal Fees And Terms

§ 61494 License Renewal Fees And Terms

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§ 61494 License Renewal Fees And Terms

Key Takeaways

  • •In 1988, half of the license renewals lasted 24 months and cost $25, while the other half lasted 12 months and cost $12.50.
  • •Starting in 1989, all license renewals last 24 months and cost $25.
  • •New licenses issued from 1988 onward expire on December 31 of the next year.
  • •If you apply late for a new or renewed license, you have to pay an extra $25.

Example

A dairy farmer needs to renew their milk manufacturing license in 1988.

If the farmer is in the group that gets a 24-month renewal, they pay $25, and their license is valid for 2 years. If they are in the 12-month group, they pay $12.50, and their license is valid for 1 year. If they apply late, they must pay an extra $25.

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§ 61494 License Renewal Fees And Terms

One-half of the valid license renewals shall be issued for a period of 24 months beginning January 1, 1988. The application fee for the renewal of the 24-month license shall be twenty-five dollars ($25). The remaining valid license renewals shall be issued for a period of 12 months beginning January 1, 1988. The application fee for the renewal of the 12-month license shall be twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50). Beginning January 1, 1989, all renewals of licenses shall be issued for a 24-month period, and shall be twenty-five dollars ($25). Except as otherwise provided, beginning January 1, 1988, every new license issued shall expire on the 31st day of December of the following year. Application for a new license or a renewal license, together with the appropriate application fee, shall be made prior to the handling of manufacturing milk or the expiration date of the license held. If it is not so made, the applicant shall pay an additional twenty-five dollars ($25) before the license shall be issued. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 534, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 62145 License Renewal Fees And Terms
  • § 61493 License Application Requirements
  • § 6726 License Renewal Fees
  • § 6727 Nursery License Renewal Fee Waiver
  • § 6728 Nursery License Fee Refunds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 61494.
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