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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 7Art. 1§ 12116 Pesticide Purchase Sources

§ 12116 Pesticide Purchase Sources

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 12116 Pesticide Purchase Sources

This law says a pest control business can't buy farm‑type pesticides to sell in the state unless they get them from a registered manufacturer, another licensed pest control dealer, or a licensed pesticide broker.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only licensed pest‑control dealers may buy agricultural pesticides for resale.
  • •They must buy them from a registrant, another licensed dealer, or a licensed broker.
  • •Buying from any other source is illegal.

Example

A local pest‑control company wants to sell a weed killer that is meant for farms to a homeowner.

The company can only buy that weed killer from the maker, another licensed pest‑control dealer, or a licensed broker. Buying it from any other source would break the law.

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

Official Source
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§ 12116 Pesticide Purchase Sources

It is unlawful for a licensed pest control dealer to purchase for sale in this state a pesticide that is labeled for agricultural use except from a registrant, a pest control dealer licensed pursuant to Section 12107, or a pesticide broker licensed pursuant to Section 12402. (Added by renumbering Section 12115.6 by Stats. 1997, Ch. 695, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

licensed pest control dealerpesticide labeled for agricultural useregistrantpesticide broker

Related Statutes

  • § 12108 Pest Control Dealer Address Change
  • § 12114 Pesticide Dealer Recordkeeping
  • § 12115 Pesticide Dealer Purchase Reporting
  • § 14006.6 Pesticide Use Permit Exemptions
  • § 12101 Pest Control Dealer Licensing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12116.
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