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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 8Art. 1§ 5702 Plant Pest Release Permit

§ 5702 Plant Pest Release Permit

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 5702 Plant Pest Release Permit

Key Takeaways

  • •If a plant or thing that might carry bugs or diseases is checked and found clean, the person in charge can say it's okay.
  • •They will write it down and give permission to move or sell the plant.
  • •This is to make sure bad bugs or sickness don't spread to other plants.

Example

You want to sell some trees from your farm to another state.

A person from the government checks your trees to make sure they don't have any bad bugs. If the trees are clean, they will write a paper saying it's okay to send them.

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

Official Source
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§ 5702 Plant Pest Release Permit

If, in the opinion of the director or commissioner, the plant or other host or possible carrier is not infested or infected with the pest, or has been disinfected or cleaned so as to eradicate or control the pest, the director or commissioner shall in writing release it or issue the shipping permit or nursery stock certificate as the case may be. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 752, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorreleasecommissionstock

Related Statutes

  • § 5701 Pest Control Quarantine Authority
  • § 883 Commodity Ownership Investigation
  • § 6501 Plant Quarantine Compliance Rules
  • § 6505 Nursery Stock Pest Inspection
  • § 21703 Livestock Sale Documentation Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 5702.
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