California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §11456: The director may do all of the following: (a) Adopt regulations that are reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this code that the director is required or authorized to administer or enfo
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The director may do all of the following: (a) Adopt regulations that are reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this code that the director is required or authorized to administer or enforce. (b) Enter upon any premises to inspect the premises or any plant, appliance, or thing that is on those premises. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in subdivision (d), provide, by rule or regulation, for the issuance and renewal on a two-year basis of licenses, certificates of registration, or other indicia of authority issued pursuant to the provisions of this code that the director is required or authorized to administer or enforce. (d) Adopt regulations for the issuance and renewal of licenses and certificates for pest control operations. On or after January 1, 2025, the director shall issue and renew these licenses and certificates for three years; provided, however, a license or certificate may be issued for less than three years based on when the applicant enters the three-year cycle. (e) Arrange for the services of any individual employed by the United States, the state, or a county on a collaborative basis and allow that person a reasonable fee and necessary expenses that are incurred when serving the department in a collaborative capacity.
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