Section 66625 Of Article 5. Assessments And Records From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 5.

. Assessments provided for in this article are levied upon the handler first marketing the iceberg lettuce being assessed. The handler is a trustee of the funds until they are paid to the commission at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission. Failure of a handler to collect the assessment does not exempt the handler from liability for payment.