§ 12610 Pesticide Residue Appeal Process

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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If a batch of produce that was taken by the state is found to have too much pesticide, the owner can ask the director to review that decision in writing within three days.

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•You can appeal the pesticide‑residue finding.
•The appeal must be in writing (letter, telegram, etc.).
•It has to be sent within three days of the notice.

Example

A farmer’s apples are seized by the health department and a lab says they have more pesticide than allowed.

The farmer can send a letter, telegram, or any written note to the director asking to look at the test again, but he must do it within three days after getting the notice.

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§ 12610 Pesticide Residue Appeal Process

If the lot of produce which is seized and held is found to carry excess pesticide residue, the owner or bailee of the lot may appeal the result of the examination to the director by letter, telegram, or other writing, within three days of the notice to the owner or bailee which is provided for in Section 12604. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 717, Sec. 8.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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excess pesticide residue appeal director owner or bailee

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12610.

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