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title: "655 Out-of-state Manufacturer or Distributor"
description: "## Out-of-state Manufacturer or Distributor (655) ##### Service Code Definition: A regional center shall classify a vendor as an out-of-state manufacturer or distributor of merchandise if the vendor provides a specific item that is not available in California, or it…"
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/655-out-of-state-manufacturer-or-distributor/"
updated: "2026-07-07"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
---

# 655 Out-of-state Manufacturer or Distributor

## Out-of-state Manufacturer or Distributor (655)

##### Service Code Definition:

A regional center shall classify a vendor as an out-of-state manufacturer or distributor of merchandise if the vendor provides a specific item that is not available in California, or it is more economical to purchase the item outside of California.