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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 10.5§ 12982 Pesticide Hazard Enforcement

§ 12982 Pesticide Hazard Enforcement

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§ 12982 Pesticide Hazard Enforcement

This law gives local health officers the power to look into and fix health problems caused by pesticides, working with the county health director and commissioner.

Key Takeaways

  • •Local health officers can check for health risks from pesticides.
  • •They can take steps to fix the problem together with the county health director.
  • •They can ask the State Department of Health Services for help if needed.

Example

A family lives near a farm and complains that the pesticide sprayed nearby is making them sick.

The local health officer can investigate the area, see if the pesticide is creating a health hazard, and work with the county commissioner to stop or reduce the spraying so the family stays safe.

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

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§ 12982 Pesticide Hazard Enforcement

The director and the commissioner of each county under the direction and supervision of the director, shall enforce the provisions of this article and the regulations adopted pursuant to it. The local health officer may assist the director and the commissioner in the enforcement of the provisions of this article and any regulations adopted pursuant to it. The local health officer shall investigate any condition where a health hazard from pesticide use exists, and shall take necessary action, in cooperation with the commissioner, to abate the condition. The local health officer may call upon the State Department of Health Services for assistance pursuant to Section 105210 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 53. Effective September 29, 1996.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

directorcommissionerlocal health officerpesticide usehealth hazardState Department of Health Services

Related Statutes

  • § 11281 Coyote Damage Control Authority
  • § 11501.5 Enforcement Of Division Regulations
  • § 11503 County Pest Control Regulations
  • § 11510 Regulation Review And Approval
  • § 11511 Emergency Regulation Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12982.
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