California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §11407: “Pest control dealer” means any person, including any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer who engages in any of the following business activities: (a) Selling pesticides to users for an agricultura

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“Pest control dealer” means any person, including any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer who engages in any of the following business activities: (a) Selling pesticides to users for an agricultural use. (b) Selling to users any method or device for the control of agricultural pests, such as biological agents, lures, or insect-trapping devices. (c) Soliciting sales of pesticides by making agricultural use recommendations through field representatives, or other agents. (d) Selling to a user a pesticide classified pursuant to Section 14004.5 as a restricted material that requires either a permit for possession and use or which may be used only by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.

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