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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 7Art. 1.5§ 5562 Abandoned Plant Removal Notice

§ 5562 Abandoned Plant Removal Notice

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§ 5562 Abandoned Plant Removal Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •The government must tell you what property they are talking about.
  • •They must say who owns or takes care of the property.
  • •If plants or crops are neglected and harm nearby farms, the government can remove them.
  • •The owner has to pay for the costs of fixing the problem, or the government can put a charge on the property.

Example

A farmer leaves his fields full of weeds that spread to his neighbor's crops and ruin them.

The government can send a notice to the farmer saying they will remove the weeds. The farmer will have to pay for the cost of removing the weeds, or the government can put a charge on his land.

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

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§ 5562 Abandoned Plant Removal Notice

The notice required by this article shall set forth all of the following: (a) A description of the property. (b) The name of the owner or person who is in charge or in possession of the property. (c) The fact that the commissioner’s findings have determined that the removal or destruction of the neglected or abandoned plant or crop provides the best means of eliminating the menace to the agriculture of the county, district, or vicinity. (d) That all costs incurred by the county in the detection of the nuisance and proceedings in the abatement of the nuisance shall be charged to the owner or established as a lien on the property. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 164, Sec. 2. Effective April 26, 1982.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nuisancepossessionliencommissionpropertydescriptioneffective aprildestruction

Related Statutes

  • § 5555 Nuisance Abatement Enforcement
  • § 5563 Abandoned Crop Removal Notice
  • § 5564 Commissioner Nuisance Abatement Authority
  • § 5561 Abandoned Plant Removal Notice
  • § 5636 Plant Removal Lien Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 5562.
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