The primary source of funding for branch activities is derived from license fees paid by dealers, brokers, commission merchants, and processors, of California farm products and agents employed by these entities.
LICENSE FEES are based on the applicant's annual dollar volume of California farm product puchases, and/or broker contracts, and/or consignment returns. Principal fee is required of all applicants.
CONJUNCTIVE LICENSE FEES are required when applying for a license under BOTH the Produce Dealers Act, and the Processors Law. The conjunctive fee is based on the dollar volume of the applicant's secondary operation.
AGENT APPLICATION FEE. "Agent" means any person who acts on behalf of a licensee or producer of a commodity product. It includes the person who negotiates the consignment or purchase of California farm products on behalf of a licensee. An agent license requires the endorsement of a licensed principal or license applicant. Corportations and limited liability companies are required to have at least one agent and must license any and all persons who act as agents.
Fees are calculated as follows:
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VOLUME
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PRINCIPAL
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CONJUNCTIVE
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AGENT FEE
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LICENSE REPRINT FEE
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Under $20,000
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$100
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$50
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$35
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$10
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$20,000-$50,000
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$200
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$50
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$50,000-$2,00,000
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$300
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$145
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(Effective 7/1/02)
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$2,000,000 and over
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$400
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$200
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