Dealers in agricultural products must be licensed and bonded.
Dealers in agricultural products must be licensed and bonded. To secure a license, they must file an Application for Agricultural Products Dealer License, pay a fee, and post a surety bond or certificate of deposit. If a dealer fails to pay for products, the producer may file a claim.
Complaints must be filed within six months of the sale or delivery of the agricultural product. The complainant must provide a $50 filing fee for each complaint filed. If the claim is upheld, then money is taken from the dealer's bond and paid to the producer.
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FAQ About the License and Bond Law
Prior to engaging in business, every livestock market shall register with the department. To secure a license, they must file an Application of Livestock Market License and pay a fee of $100.
All persons holding, sponsoring, or conducting a public sale at which thoroughbred horses are offered for sale shall obtain a license from the Department.
The business must apply for a license no less than 2 months prior to the date of sale. To secure a license, they must file a Public Sale of Thoroughbred Horses Application, pay a fee of $300, and provide a surety bond based on the class of sale to be held. Each sale requires a separate license.
