§ 12992 Pesticide Sales Prohibitions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law makes it illegal to sell pesticide that is contaminated or labeled incorrectly, but a seller can avoid punishment if they can prove the supplier guaranteed it was safe and properly labeled.

Key Takeaways

•Selling pesticide that is contaminated or mislabeled is a crime.
•The rule applies to anyone who sells pesticide.
•A seller can be fully defended by showing the supplier guaranteed the product was not contaminated or mislabeled.

Example

A hardware store sells a pesticide that later turns out to be contaminated.

If the store bought the pesticide from a distributor who promised it was pure and correctly labeled, the store can use that promise as a complete defense in court.

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§ 12992 Pesticide Sales Prohibitions

It is unlawful for any person to sell any adulterated or misbranded pesticide. In any prosecution of any agent or dealer under this section it is a complete defense to prove that the adulterated or misbranded pesticide that is the basis of the prosecution was guaranteed by the party from whom the agent or dealer purchased it to be not adulterated or misbranded. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 361, Sec. 77. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

adulterated or misbranded pesticide complete defense

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12992.

§ 12992 Pesticide Sales Prohibitions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 12992 Pesticide Sales Prohibitions

This law makes it illegal to sell pesticide that is contaminated or labeled incorrectly, but a seller can avoid punishment if they can prove the supplier guaranteed it was safe and properly labeled.

Key Takeaways

•Selling pesticide that is contaminated or mislabeled is a crime.
•The rule applies to anyone who sells pesticide.
•A seller can be fully defended by showing the supplier guaranteed the product was not contaminated or mislabeled.

Example

A hardware store sells a pesticide that later turns out to be contaminated.

If the store bought the pesticide from a distributor who promised it was pure and correctly labeled, the store can use that promise as a complete defense in court.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 12992 Pesticide Sales Prohibitions

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

adulterated or misbranded pesticide complete defense

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12992.

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