§ 62604 Handler Payment Default Notice

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•If someone doesn't pay what they owe on time, they get a warning.
•If they don't fix it in one day, the boss sends a notice to everyone involved.
•The notice tells people who didn't pay and what rules apply.
•People who are owed money can then ask for their money back using special rules.

Example

A farmer sells milk to a company, but the company doesn't pay on time.

The farmer gets a warning. If the company still doesn't pay in one day, the boss sends a notice to all farmers. The notice says who didn't pay and tells the farmers they can ask for their money back using special rules.

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§ 62604 Handler Payment Default Notice

When a payment default has occurred, which was not corrected within one business day after notification, the secretary shall issue a notice pursuant to Section 62582 which identifies the defaulting handler and informs producers of the provisions of Sections 62583 and 62584. The notice shall also inform producers of their rights to file claims pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 62620). (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 304, Sec. 43. (AB 590) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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claim secretary notification

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California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 62604.

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