Plain English Breakdown
The official text does not specify an effective date for the initial increase to $100.
California Seed Law: Annual Registration Fee
This law allows state officials to raise the yearly registration fee for seed sellers from $40 to up to $100, with possible future increases of up to $50 per year starting in 2028.
What This Bill Does
- Authorizes increasing the annual registration fee from $40 to $100 after consulting with the Seed Advisory Board.
- Allows the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to raise the fee by up to $50 each year starting January 1, 2028, but not above a total of $300 per fiscal year.
Who It Names or Affects
- Companies or individuals who label agricultural or vegetable seeds for sale in California.
- People who sell seed within the state of California and must register annually with the Secretary of Food and Agriculture.
Terms To Know
- Secretary of Food and Agriculture
- The official authorized to set registration fees after consulting with an advisory board.
- Seed Advisory Board
- A group that the Secretary must consult before changing seed registration fees.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill authorizes fee increases but does not state when the initial increase to $100 will take effect.
- Future annual increases after January 1, 2028, are optional and depend on decisions made by the Secretary.