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County Licensing Exam Study Materials

Note: The links below are suggested study material for those preparing to participate in county licensing exams. However, it should be kept in mind, the material is not all inclusive. Exams may or may not cover these topics and will cover topics not addressed below.

General

• County Licensing Oral Exam Preparation (Updated 10-19-2015)
• Commissioner/Sealer and Deputies Oral Exam Study References (Updated 12-02-2016)
• How to Write an Essay Answer

CDFA – Division of Measurement Standards

• DMS Training Modules
• NIST Handbook 44 (Weighing and Measuring Devices)
• NIST Handbook 130 (Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality)
• NIST Handbook 133 (Packaged Goods)
• NIST Handbook 155 (Weights and Measures Program Requirements: A Handbook for the Weights and Measures Administrator)
• California Business and Professions Code – Division 5 (Weights and Measures)
• California Code of Regulations, Title 4, Division 9
• Study Guide – Grain Moisture and Near Infrared Measuring Device
• Study Guide – Large Capacity Scales
• Study Guide – Large Meters
• Study Guide – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Liquid-Measuring Systems
• Study Guide – Packaging and Labeling Inspections
• Study Guide – Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers
• Study Guide – Small Capacity Scales

CDFA – Division of Inspection Services

• Synopsis of Standardization Provision and Procedures (2007)

CDFA – Administration

• Budgeting 101 Webinar — Power Point (3-2011)
• Financial Services Branch Role Related to the County Agricultural Commissioners — Power Point (3-2011)
• Annual Financial Statement Procedures Manual (2009)

Department of Pesticide Regulation

• Disbursement of Residual Mill Assessment Funds to Enhance
• Enforcement Action in the State of California
• Pesticide Policy

CACASA MOU’s Policies, and Guidelines

• CACASA Approved By-Laws, Policies, Guidelines (10-2018)
• CACASA Memorandums of Understanding (04-2018)