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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6Art. 5§ 12054 Pest Control Adviser Certification

§ 12054 Pest Control Adviser Certification

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§ 12054 Pest Control Adviser Certification

This law says a pest control adviser can't give advice about a type of pest if they aren't certified for that type.

Key Takeaways

  • •Advisers must have the right certification for the pest they talk about.
  • •Giving advice without the proper certification is illegal.
  • •The law applies to any pest category, not just one specific pest.

Example

A pest control adviser who is only certified for ants tells a homeowner how to treat a bed‑bug infestation.

Because the adviser isn’t certified for bed‑bugs, giving that advice breaks the law.

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

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§ 12054 Pest Control Adviser Certification

It shall be unlawful for any pest control adviser to make recommendations in a category for which he is not certified. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1276.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

pest control adviserunlawfulrecommendationscertified

Related Statutes

  • § 12053 Violating Chapter Provisions
  • § 12024 Pest Control Adviser Requirements
  • § 12051 Agricultural Pest Control Licensing
  • § 12052 Agricultural Pest Control Registration
  • § 14991 Commercial Feed Labeling Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12054.
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