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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 10.5§ 12988 Pesticide Registration Compliance

§ 12988 Pesticide Registration Compliance

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§ 12988 Pesticide Registration Compliance

This law says a pesticide cannot be registered or reregistered unless the director finds the company has followed the required rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •The director must approve registration or reregistration.
  • •Approval depends on the registrant following the article's requirements.
  • •If the director finds non‑compliance, the pesticide cannot be registered.

Example

A company wants to sell a new weed killer in California.

Before the weed killer can be sold, the company must show the director that they have followed all the pesticide rules. If the director decides they haven't complied, the product cannot be registered or reregistered.

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

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§ 12988 Pesticide Registration Compliance

No pesticide may be registered or reregistered unless the director determines that the registrant has complied with this article. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 274, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

pesticideregisteredreregistereddirectorregistrantcomplied

Related Statutes

  • § 13131.5 Pesticide Registration Suspension
  • § 12803 Federal Pesticide Exemption Authority
  • § 12824 Pesticide Registration Evaluation
  • § 12825.5 Pesticide Adverse Effect Reporting
  • § 12827.5 Pesticide Registration Dispute Basis

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12988.
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