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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 16Art. 1§ 76525 Fiscal Year Definition

§ 76525 Fiscal Year Definition

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§ 76525 Fiscal Year Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •The 'fiscal year' is a 12-month period used for budgeting and money planning.
  • •It starts on April 1st and ends on March 31st of the next year.
  • •This is different from a regular calendar year (January to December).

Example

If a school plans its budget for the fiscal year 2024,

The budget will cover spending from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. They can't use money from this budget for anything before April 1 or after March 31.

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§ 76525 Fiscal Year Definition

“Fiscal year” means from April 1 of a year to March 31 of the next succeeding year. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1500, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fiscal yearfinein california

Related Statutes

  • § 76537 Person Definition
  • § 76530 Commercial Fisherman Definition
  • § 76535 Commercial Salmon Fishery Handlers
  • § 76570 Salmon Species Definitions
  • § 52262 Farm Sales Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 76525.
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