Truckers are not required to be licensed if 

 they merely haul produce for freight charges, 

 but if they buy and sell fruits and vegetables in 

 interstate or foreign commerce, they must 

 obtain a license. 



All of the expenses of administering the 

 PACA Act, except for the cost of legal services, 

 are financed by the revenue from license fees. 



The current license fee is $36 per year. 



The penalty for operating without a license 

 when one is required is not more than $500 for 

 each offense and not more than $25 for each 

 day the offense continues. Other violations of 

 the Act can result in the suspension or revoca- 

 tion of a license issued under the Act. 



Inquiries on licensing or requests for license 

 applications should be directed to one of the 

 PACA offices listed on the last page of this 

 leaflet. 



Doing Business the PACA Way 



One of the primary requirements of PACA 

 is that all parties must comply with the terms 

 of their contracts. Sellers must ship the quantity 

 and quality of produce specified in their con- 

 tracts and buyers must accept shipments which 

 are offered for delivery in compliance with 

 contracts. Receivers must pay promptly for 

 purchased shipments, and, in the case of con- 

 signed shipments, issue accurate accountings 

 and pay promptly the net proceeds due. 



The regulations under PACA include defini- 

 tions of standard trade terms which have been 

 used by the industry for many years. These 

 trade terms are specifically designed to 

 assist in the buying and selling of fruits and 

 vegetables. By becoming familiar with these 

 terms and using them properly, shippers and 

 dealers are able to draw up brief, accurate, 

 written contracts which reduce the possibility 

 of misunderstandings. The Act and the regula- 

 tions are published in pamphlet form and copies 

 may be obtained free on request. 



