§ 11701 Pest Control Business Licensing

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you can't advertise, ask for business, or run a pest control company unless you have a proper license from the director.

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•You must have a valid pest‑control business license before you can advertise or operate.
•The license is issued by the director.
•Doing any of those activities without the license is illegal.

Example

A person puts up signs offering ant‑control services but never applied for a pest‑control license.

Because they don't have the required license, the law says they are breaking the rule and could be stopped or fined.

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§ 11701 Pest Control Business Licensing

It is unlawful for a person to advertise, solicit, or operate as a pest control business, unless the person has a valid pest control business license issued by the director. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 435, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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pest control business valid pest control business license director

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11701.

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