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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 1.5Art. 1§ 12505 Pesticide Residue Definition

§ 12505 Pesticide Residue Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 12505 Pesticide Residue Definition

This law defines “pesticide residue” as any pesticide chemical that is added to food crops.

Key Takeaways

  • •Pesticide residue means any pesticide chemical added to produce.
  • •It applies to all kinds of food crops, not just one specific type.
  • •The definition is used to identify what counts as residue for any related rules.

Example

A farmer sprays a pesticide on a field of strawberries before harvest.

The chemicals that stay on the strawberries after they are picked are considered pesticide residue under this definition.

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

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§ 12505 Pesticide Residue Definition

“Pesticide residue” means any pesticide chemical which is added to produce. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 717, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Pesticide residuepesticide chemical

Related Statutes

  • § 12501 Statutory Definitions Scope
  • § 12502 Food Definition Standards
  • § 12503 Pesticide Chemical Definition
  • § 12504 Raw Food Definition
  • § 12561 Pesticide Residue Tolerances

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12505.
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