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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 11§ 64306 Unpaid Assessment Penalties

§ 64306 Unpaid Assessment Penalties

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§ 64306 Unpaid Assessment Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •If you don't pay your assessment on time, you'll get a 10% penalty added to what you owe.
  • •You'll also get charged 1% interest on the unpaid amount every 30 days until you pay.
  • •The more you wait to pay, the more extra money you'll owe because of the interest.

Example

If you owe $100 for a fee and don't pay it on time.

You'll get a $10 penalty right away (10% of $100). Then, every 30 days you don't pay, they'll add $1 (1% of $100) to what you owe.

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

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§ 64306 Unpaid Assessment Penalties

To the amount of assessments that are unpaid when due, the secretary may add a penalty of 10 percent. In addition, the secretary may assess interest at a rate of 1 percent of the unpaid balance for each 30 days the assessment is unpaid. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 304, Sec. 105. (AB 590) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

penaltysecretaryassessmentaddition

Related Statutes

  • § 64301 Milk Handler Assessment Rates
  • § 64308.5 Milk Assessment Refund Rules
  • § 59235 Marketing Order Penalty Forfeiture
  • § 61405 Milk Handler Surety Bond
  • § 61412 Milk Handler Assessment Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 64306.
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