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<law><site_title>Virginia Decoded</site_title><site_url>https://vacode.org</site_url><law_id>357865</law_id><section_number>3.2-4760</section_number><catch_line>Grounds for refusal or revocation of license</catch_line><edition url="https://vacode.org/2026/" slug="2026" current="TRUE" last_updated="2026-08-02">2026</edition><referred_to_by><reference>3.2-4761</reference></referred_to_by><structure><unit label="title" level="1" order_by="5" identifier="3.2">Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food</unit><unit label="subtitle" level="2" order_by="4" identifier="III">Production and Sale of Agricultural Products</unit><unit label="chapter" level="3" order_by="15" identifier="47">Sale of Farm Produce</unit><unit label="article" level="4" order_by="3" identifier="4">Dealers in Grain Products</unit></structure><text>
						<section><p>The <span class="dictionary">Commissioner</span> may refuse to grant or renew any license, or revoke any license if he finds that the <span class="dictionary">grain dealer</span>:</p></section>
						<section id="1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> Has not satisfied a final money <span class="dictionary">judgment</span> entered against him; <a id="paragraph-1331706" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="2"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Has failed to promptly and properly account and pay for in full within 10 calendar days of the receipt of the grain from the <span class="dictionary">producer</span>, unless a written agreement signed by both parties expressly provides or permits otherwise. The prompt and proper accounting of and payment for grain shall include the following:
			a. Any <span class="dictionary">grain dealer</span> who purchases grain from a <span class="dictionary">producer</span> shall deliver to the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> or his duly authorized representative the full amount of the purchase price, within the time specified in this subdivision. Payment shall occur either by transferring a check in the full amount to the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> or his authorized agent at the point of transfer of <span class="dictionary">possession</span>, wiring transfer funds to the <span class="dictionary">producer</span>&#x2019;s account for the full purchase price, or by depositing a check in the United States mail for the full amount properly addressed to the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> and in an envelope postmarked within the time specified in this section.<br/><br/>			b. Any <span class="dictionary">grain dealer</span> who sells grain deposited in his grain <span class="dictionary">storage</span> facility by a <span class="dictionary">producer</span> shall promptly notify the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> or his duly authorized representative of the sale, and shall deliver to the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> or his authorized representative the full amount of the purchase price within the time specified in this subdivision. The time limit may be extended for good cause and with the written consent of the depositor. Nonpayment by the purchaser shall not constitute &#x201C;good cause&#x201D; under this section.<br/><br/>			c. Any <span class="dictionary">grain dealer</span> who enters into a <span class="dictionary">deferred payment</span>, <span class="dictionary">price later</span>, or <span class="dictionary">contract</span> transaction with a <span class="dictionary">producer</span> shall have the transaction in writing and signed by both parties and shall deliver a copy of the transaction to the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> or his duly authorized representative. Upon conclusion of the written agreement transaction, the dealer shall deliver to the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> or his authorized representative the full amount of the purchase price within the time specified in this subdivision; <a id="paragraph-1331707" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="3"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Has failed to maintain business records of his grain transactions as required; <a id="paragraph-1331708" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="4"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Has failed to post current discounts where they can readily be reviewed by the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> or his representative; <a id="paragraph-1331709" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="5"><p><span class="prefix-number">5.</span> Upon the request of the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> or his representative, has failed to notify the <span class="dictionary">producer</span> or his representative at the time of delivery of all discounts and deductions applied; <a id="paragraph-1331710" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#5"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="6"><p><span class="prefix-number">6.</span> Has failed to file annually with the <span class="dictionary">Commissioner</span> the discount <span class="dictionary">schedules</span> for each grain purchased, including the effective date of the purchase, or has failed to make available upon request of the <span class="dictionary">Commissioner</span> during normal business hours any changes in the discount <span class="dictionary">schedules</span> that have been filed; <a id="paragraph-1331711" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#6"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="7"><p><span class="prefix-number">7.</span> Has engaged in fraudulent or deceptive practices in the transaction of his business as a dealer; <a id="paragraph-1331712" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#7"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="8"><p><span class="prefix-number">8.</span> Has failed to state on <span class="dictionary">producers</span> receipts the type of grain transactions that shall include <span class="dictionary">storage</span>, <span class="dictionary">grain bank</span>, <span class="dictionary">grain exchange</span>, <span class="dictionary">price later</span>, <span class="dictionary">deferred payment</span>, and <span class="dictionary">contract</span>; <a id="paragraph-1331713" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#8"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="9"><p><span class="prefix-number">9.</span> Has failed to maintain a <span class="dictionary">bond</span> or letter of credit as required; or <a id="paragraph-1331714" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#9"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="10"><p><span class="prefix-number">10.</span> Has violated any regulation adopted by the <span class="dictionary">Board</span>. <a id="paragraph-1331715" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/3.2-4760/#10"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section></text><history>1972, c. 296, &#xA7; 3.1-722.24; 1975, c. 85; 1982, c. 187; 2008, c. 860.</history><metadata></metadata></law>
