California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 58778

Each handler of such commodity that may be directly affected by the provisions of such proposed marketing order shall file such verified report with the director within the time which is specified in Section 58775. Failure or refusal of any handler to file such report within the time which is specified does not invalidate any proceeding which is taken or marketing order which is issued pursuant to this chapter. The director shall proceed upon the basis of such information and reports as may otherwise be available.