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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 7Art. 3§ 5604 Plant Removal For Noncompliance

§ 5604 Plant Removal For Noncompliance

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§ 5604 Plant Removal For Noncompliance

Key Takeaways

  • •If you don't follow the order to take care of your plants or crops, the government can step in.
  • •The government can remove or destroy your plants if you ignore the order.
  • •You have a specific amount of time to follow the order before the government acts.

Example

You have a farm with crops that are dying because you're not taking care of them. The government tells you to fix it, but you don't.

If you don't take care of your crops after the government tells you to, they can come and destroy your crops.

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

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§ 5604 Plant Removal For Noncompliance

If the order is not complied with within the time which is specified in the order, the commissioner shall cause the removal or destruction of the neglected or abandoned plant or crop which is mentioned in the order. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissiondestruction

Related Statutes

  • § 5562 Abandoned Plant Removal Notice
  • § 5563 Abandoned Crop Removal Notice
  • § 5602 Abandoned Crop Removal Order
  • § 56161 Cooperative And Processor Exemptions
  • § 5633 Cost Reporting For Removal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 5604.
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