Section 69085 Of Article 6. Assessments And Records From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 6.

. Assessments shall be upon the producer. The first handler of pistachios being assessed shall deduct the assessment from amounts paid by him or her to the producer, or shall collect the assessment from the producer, and shall be a trustee of the funds until they are paid to the commission at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission.