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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 11§ 12994 Quarantined Pesticide Handling Rules

§ 12994 Quarantined Pesticide Handling Rules

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 12994 Quarantined Pesticide Handling Rules

This law says you can't move, get rid of, or destroy a pesticide that’s under quarantine unless you have written permission from the director.

Key Takeaways

  • •You cannot transport, destroy, or dispose of a quarantined pesticide without permission.
  • •Permission must be in writing and come from the director.
  • •Doing any of those actions without permission is illegal.

Example

A farmer finds a batch of pesticide that the state has placed under quarantine because it might be unsafe. The farmer wants to throw it away in a regular trash bin.

Because the pesticide is quarantined, the farmer must first get a written note from the director saying it’s okay to dispose of it. Throwing it away without that note would break the law.

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

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§ 12994 Quarantined Pesticide Handling Rules

It is unlawful for any person to transport, destroy, or dispose of any quarantined pesticide, unless the person has received written permission from the director. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 361, Sec. 79. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

quarantined pesticidewritten permissiondirector

Related Statutes

  • § 32742 Animal Movement Restrictions
  • § 59922 Marketing Program Amendment Requirements
  • § 59923 Marketing Program Amendments
  • § 59924 Proration Zone Amendment Hearings
  • § 62121 Government Milk Bid Certification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12994.
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