California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §12121: It is unlawful for any person who is subject to this chapter to do any of the following: (a) Fail to demonstrate to the director qualifications to act in the capacity of a pest control dealer.

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What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful for pest control dealers to fail to demonstrate qualifications, notify the director of address changes, comply with pesticide regulations, make false statements on license applications, or make misleading claims about pesticides or pest control methods.

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It is unlawful for any person who is subject to this chapter to do any of the following: (a) Fail to demonstrate to the director qualifications to act in the capacity of a pest control dealer. (b) Fail to notify the director of any transfer or change of address. (c) Fail to comply with the provisions of this division or Division 7 (commencing with Section 12501) relating to pesticides or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions. (d) Make false or fraudulent statements, or misrepresent or fail to disclose any material fact in making application for a license or renewal of license. (e) Make any false or misleading statements or promises of a character likely to influence, induce, or deceive, or publish, or cause to be published, or distributed or displayed any false or misleading literature or advertisement, concerning any pesticide or method of pest control.

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