§ 12815 Pesticide Registration Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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If a pesticide maker follows all the state rules, the director will give them a registration and a certificate so they can make and sell that pesticide in the state.

Key Takeaways

•You must follow the chapter and all related regulations before applying.
•The state director is the one who registers the pesticide.
•A registration certificate lets you make and sell the pesticide in the state.

Example

A company wants to sell a new garden insect spray. They submit an application, follow every safety and labeling rule, and wait for approval.

Because the company did everything the law requires, the state director registers the spray and gives the company a certificate that lets them produce and sell the spray in the state.

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§ 12815 Pesticide Registration Requirements

If a manufacturer, importer, or dealer in pesticides that applies for registration of pesticides has complied with this chapter and the regulations that are adopted pursuant to it, the director shall register each pesticide that is sought to be registered and issue a certificate of registration to the applicant that authorizes the manufacture and sale of the pesticide in this state. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 17, Sec. 43. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

manufacturer importer dealer in pesticides registration certificate of registration

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12815.

§ 12815 Pesticide Registration Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 12815 Pesticide Registration Requirements

If a pesticide maker follows all the state rules, the director will give them a registration and a certificate so they can make and sell that pesticide in the state.

Key Takeaways

•You must follow the chapter and all related regulations before applying.
•The state director is the one who registers the pesticide.
•A registration certificate lets you make and sell the pesticide in the state.

Example

A company wants to sell a new garden insect spray. They submit an application, follow every safety and labeling rule, and wait for approval.

Because the company did everything the law requires, the state director registers the spray and gives the company a certificate that lets them produce and sell the spray in the state.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 12815 Pesticide Registration Requirements

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

manufacturer importer dealer in pesticides registration certificate of registration

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12815.

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