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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 3Art. 2§ 14033 Herbicide Use Regulation

§ 14033 Herbicide Use Regulation

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 14033 Herbicide Use Regulation

This law lets the state director create rules about using 2,4-D and any other herbicide that could hurt crops grown in the state.

Key Takeaways

  • •The director can set the times and conditions for using restricted herbicides.
  • •A permit or direct supervision by the commissioner may be required.
  • •Restrictions can be based on specific areas or on how much herbicide is used.

Example

A farmer wants to spray 2,4-D on his corn field.

The farmer must follow the director's rules about when and how the herbicide can be used, and might need a permit or the commissioner’s direct supervision if the rules say so.

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

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§ 14033 Herbicide Use Regulation

The director shall adopt regulations that govern the use of 2,4-D and any other herbicide which he finds and determines is injurious to any crop that is being grown in any area of the state. The regulations of the director may prescribe the time when, and the conditions under which, a restricted herbicide may be used in different areas of the state. They may provide that a restricted herbicide shall be used only under permit of the commissioner or under the direct supervision of the commissioner, subject to any of the following limitations: (a) In certain areas. (b) In excess of certain quantities or concentrations. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 806, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

2,4-Drestricted herbicideregulationscommissionerpermit

Related Statutes

  • § 14006 Restricted Material Use Rules
  • § 10324 Director Rulemaking Authority
  • § 10326 Bovine Brucellosis Prevention
  • § 14004 Enforcement Authority And Duties
  • § 14006.6 Pesticide Use Permit Exemptions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14033.
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