§ 5405 County Pest Control Contracts

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•The county can make deals with others to get rid of pests on their property.
•The county won't pay for it unless they agree to.
•The deal can be with the government, a company, or even a person who owns the pest-infested property.

Example

A farmer's land has a lot of rats that are causing problems.

The county can make a deal with the farmer to help get rid of the rats. But the county won't pay for it unless they say they will.

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§ 5405 County Pest Control Contracts

The board of supervisors of any county may authorize the commissioner to contract with any state or federal agency, public corporation for municipal purposes, or person that owns, controls, or administers within the county any property or premises which are infected or infested with any pest, to eradicate, destroy, or control it on such property or premises. The contract shall not impose any cost or obligation on the county, unless the imposition of the cost or obligation upon the county is authorized by the board of supervisors. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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obligation corporation contract commission property imposition

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 5405.

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