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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 4.5§ 12842 Pesticide Sales Recordkeeping Requirements

§ 12842 Pesticide Sales Recordkeeping Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 12842 Pesticide Sales Recordkeeping Requirements

This law says anyone selling pesticides in the state must keep records of all sales for four years and show they paid required fees.

Key Takeaways

  • •Sellers must keep sales records for four years.
  • •Records must show fees were paid for each pesticide sold.
  • •The state can check these records anytime.

Example

A store sells bug spray to farmers.

The store must keep receipts and sales logs for four years to prove they paid the state fees for each can of bug spray sold.

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

Official Source
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§ 12842 Pesticide Sales Recordkeeping Requirements

Every person who sells for use in this state any pesticide products that have been registered by the director shall maintain in this state, or with the director’s permission at another location, an accurate record of all pesticide transactions for four years. The records are subject to audit by the director and shall clearly demonstrate proof of payment of all applicable assessments for each registered pesticide product sold for use in this state. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 60, Sec. 20. (AB 2113) Effective July 2, 2024.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

pesticide productsregistered by the directoraccurate recordproof of paymentapplicable assessments

Related Statutes

  • § 12841 Pesticide Sales Assessment Requirement
  • § 12811.2 Pesticide Registration Processing Times
  • § 12841.1 Pesticide Sales Assessment Funding
  • § 12841.2 Pesticide Safety Outreach Program
  • § 12841.3 Pesticide Funds For Nonattainment Counties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12842.
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