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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 9§ 12256 Director'S Rulemaking Authority

§ 12256 Director'S Rulemaking Authority

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 12256 Director'S Rulemaking Authority

This law lets the director write any rules that are needed to make the rest of the chapter work.

Key Takeaways

  • •The director has the power to make rules.
  • •Those rules must be reasonably necessary to carry out the chapter.
  • •The rules are meant to help the chapter work the way it was intended.

Example

The state wildlife director creates a new rule about how many fish each person can catch each day.

Because the law says the director can adopt rules that are reasonably necessary, the director can add that fishing rule to help the chapter's goals.

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

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§ 12256 Director'S Rulemaking Authority

The director may adopt rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to effectuate this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 791, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

directorrules and regulationsreasonably necessaryeffectuateStats. 1987, Ch. 791, Sec. 2

Related Statutes

  • § 44977 Director'S Regulatory Authority
  • § 12111 Director Rulemaking Authority
  • § 12252 Pest Control Dealer License
  • § 12254 Pest Control Agent Licensing
  • § 24113 Director Brand Notification Duty

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12256.
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