LICENSING AND REGULATION
PRODUCE RECOVERY FUND CONTACT: AgCommodities@TexasAgriculture.gov | (512) 936 - 4178
Overview The Produce Recovery Fund provides a means of recovery for producers and other produce dealers who do not receive payment for Texas grown perishable commodities sold on consignment or credit. The law requires any person or business purchasing perishable commodities on credit to obtain a General Handler and Marketer of Perishable Commodity (HMPC) license from TDA.
Cost • Complaint filing fee: $50 • HMPC license: $400
Award amount • Up to $50,000 for claims from the same contract • Up to $85,000 in a given calendar year • If a purchasing entity does not have an HMPC license but is required to, recovery is limited to 80% of the contract amount. Producers should always verify the HMPC license when selling on credit.
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