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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 2§ 14513 Plant Beneficial Substances

§ 14513 Plant Beneficial Substances

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 14513 Plant Beneficial Substances

This law defines what a 'beneficial substance' is for plants and soil. It includes things like plant biostimulants that help plants grow better, but it doesn't include regular plant food or pesticides.

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'beneficial substance' is something that helps plants or soil, but it's not regular plant food or pesticides.
  • •Examples include plant biostimulants, which help plants grow better.
  • •The substance must be proven by science to be helpful.

Example

A farmer wants to use a new product to help their crops grow stronger and healthier.

If the product is proven by science to help plants or soil, and it's not a regular fertilizer or pesticide, then it fits the definition of a 'beneficial substance' under this law.

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

Official Source
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§ 14513 Plant Beneficial Substances

“Beneficial substance“ means any substance or compound, other than primary plant nutrients, secondary plant nutrients, and micronutrients, and excluding pesticides, that can be demonstrated by scientific research to be beneficial to one or more species of plants, soil, or media. A beneficial substance includes, but is not limited to, plant biostimulants. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 208, Sec. 4. (SB 1522) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

beneficial substanceplant biostimulants

Related Statutes

  • § 14528 Discontinued Agricultural Products
  • § 14533 Fertilizing Material Definition
  • § 14557 Temporary Label Registration
  • § 14558 Agricultural Product Registrant Definition
  • § 11931 Pest Control Judgment Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14513.
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