California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §12754: “Insect” means any animal within the class of animals which are known as “Insecta” or any similar animal such as a centipede, spider, mite, tick, or louse.

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This statute defines 'insect' to include animals in the class Insecta and similar creatures like centipedes, spiders, mites, ticks, and lice.

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“Insect” means any animal within the class of animals which are known as “Insecta” or any similar animal such as a centipede, spider, mite, tick, or louse.

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