California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §55601: Every processor shall pay for any farm product which is delivered to the processor at the time and in the manner which is specified in the contract with the producer.
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Every processor shall pay for any farm product which is delivered to the processor at the time and in the manner which is specified in the contract with the producer. If no time is set by such contract, or at the time of delivery, then the processor shall pay for the farm product within 30 days of the delivery or taking possession of such farm product.
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