§ 12995 Pesticide Registration Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you can't have or use any pesticide unless it is officially registered, and you can't use one whose registration has been put on hold, unless a special rule or notice says otherwise.

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•Only use pesticides that have been officially registered.
•Do not use pesticides whose registration has been suspended.
•You may only break these rules if a director’s regulation or a specific notice says you can.

Example

A homeowner sprays a new weed‑killer they bought online that hasn't been approved by the state.

Because the weed‑killer isn’t registered, the homeowner is breaking the law and could be fined unless the director has issued a special permission.

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§ 12995 Pesticide Registration Requirements

Except as provided in regulations adopted by the director or as provided in the notice or order of suspension or cancellation, it is unlawful for any person, by himself or herself or through another, to possess or use any pesticide that is not registered pursuant to this chapter, or for which registration has been suspended. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 361, Sec. 80. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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pesticide registered suspended unlawful possess or use

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12995.

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