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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 4Art. 6§ 11896 Pesticide Violation Emergency Orders

§ 11896 Pesticide Violation Emergency Orders

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 11896 Pesticide Violation Emergency Orders

This law lets the director tell anyone who is using, moving, selling, or delivering a pesticide in a dangerous way to stop right away.

Key Takeaways

  • •The director can issue a stop‑order when a pesticide activity is unsafe or about to cause damage.
  • •The order applies to using, handling, delivering, or selling the pesticide.
  • •The danger must be immediate or likely to cause serious, lasting harm.

Example

A farmer is spraying a pesticide right next to a town's drinking water source.

Because the spray could quickly poison the water, the director can order the farmer to stop the spraying immediately.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11896 Pesticide Violation Emergency Orders

The director, upon a finding that the use, handling, delivery, or sale of a pesticide in violation of any provision of this division, or any regulation issued pursuant to it, is taking place, or appears imminent, and that activity if allowed to proceed will present an immediate hazard or cause irreparable damage, may issue an order to the persons responsible for such activity to cease and desist from further commission of the violation. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 361, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

cease and desistimmediate hazardirreparable damage

Related Statutes

  • § 11897 Pesticide Violation Emergency Orders
  • § 13101 Pesticide Violation Emergency Orders
  • § 14351 Livestock Drug Registration Requirement
  • § 14352 Livestock Drug Sales Compliance
  • § 14353 Livestock Drug Human Use Ban

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11896.
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