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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 3Art. 1§ 14003 Liability For Restricted Material Damage

§ 14003 Liability For Restricted Material Damage

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§ 14003 Liability For Restricted Material Damage

This law says you are still responsible for hurting people or damaging things if you use any material that is restricted.

Key Takeaways

  • •You cannot avoid liability just because the material is restricted.
  • •Liability covers both personal injury and property damage.
  • •The rule applies to any use of restricted material, no matter the situation.

Example

A homeowner uses a banned pesticide in the garden and a neighbor gets a rash from the spray.

Even though the pesticide is restricted, the homeowner can still be held liable for the neighbor's injury.

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

Official Source
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§ 14003 Liability For Restricted Material Damage

This article does not relieve any person from liability for any damage to the person or property of another person which is caused by the use of any restricted material. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1276.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

liabilitydamagerestricted material

Related Statutes

  • § 14002 Public Agency Liability Scope
  • § 14005 Restricted Material Regulations
  • § 14006 Restricted Material Use Rules
  • § 14006.5 Restricted Pesticide Use Permits
  • § 14006.6 Pesticide Use Permit Exemptions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14003.
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