§ 12258 Pesticide License Compliance Rules

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says anyone who works in pest control must tell the director when they move, follow all pesticide rules, be honest on license paperwork, keep accurate pesticide records, and watch their workers when they use or sell pesticides.

Key Takeaways

•Tell the director right away if your address changes.
•Follow every rule in the pesticide sections (Division 7, etc.).
•Never lie or hide facts when applying for or renewing a pest‑control license.
•Keep pesticide records truthful and accurate.
•Make sure you actively supervise employees who use or sell pesticides.

Example

A pest‑control company moves to a new warehouse but never tells the state director about the new address.

Because the law requires them to notify the director of any address change, the company would be breaking the law and could be fined or lose its license.

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§ 12258 Pesticide License Compliance Rules

It is unlawful for any person who is subject to this chapter to do any of the following: (a) Fail to notify the director of any change of address. (b) Fail to comply with the provisions of this division or Division 7 (commencing with Section 12501) relating to pesticides or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions. (c) Make false or fraudulent statements, or misrepresent or fail to disclose any material fact in making an application for a license or renewal of a license. (d) Make any false or misleading statements in any written record or report relating to pesticides or involving the pest control dealer business where that person is, or was, employed. (e) Fail to supervise employees actively in the use and sale of pesticides and exercise responsibility in carrying on the business of a pest control dealer. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 435, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

unlawful change of address pesticides false or fraudulent statements supervise employees

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12258.

§ 12258 Pesticide License Compliance Rules

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 12258 Pesticide License Compliance Rules

Key Takeaways

•Tell the director right away if your address changes.
•Follow every rule in the pesticide sections (Division 7, etc.).
•Never lie or hide facts when applying for or renewing a pest‑control license.
•Keep pesticide records truthful and accurate.
•Make sure you actively supervise employees who use or sell pesticides.

Example

A pest‑control company moves to a new warehouse but never tells the state director about the new address.

Because the law requires them to notify the director of any address change, the company would be breaking the law and could be fined or lose its license.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 12258 Pesticide License Compliance Rules

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

unlawful change of address pesticides false or fraudulent statements supervise employees

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12258.

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