California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §56302: Every dealer shall pay for any farm product purchased by him at the time and in the manner specified in the contract with the producer or licensee.
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Every dealer shall pay for any farm product purchased by him at the time and in the manner specified in the contract with the producer or licensee. If no time for payment is set by such contract or made at the time of the delivery, the dealer shall pay for the farm product within 30 days from the delivery or taking possession of such farm product.
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