California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §24748: Applicants for renewal who have not paid the renewal fee by the expiration date of the license shall be assessed a penalty of 10 percent of the unpaid balance.

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License renewal applicants who don't pay the renewal fee by the expiration date must pay a penalty equal to 10 percent of the unpaid amount.

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Applicants for renewal who have not paid the renewal fee by the expiration date of the license shall be assessed a penalty of 10 percent of the unpaid balance. Failure to pay the renewal fee plus the penalty within 90 days of expiration shall cause a revocation of a license.

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