California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §12991: It is unlawful for any person, individually or through another, in connection with any substance or mixture of substances included within the scope of this chapter, to do any of the following: (a) Mak

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to make misrepresentations, false promises, or engage in dishonest dealing involving pesticides; mishandle pesticides; or purchase agricultural pesticides without proper licensing or record retention.

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It is unlawful for any person, individually or through another, in connection with any substance or mixture of substances included within the scope of this chapter, to do any of the following: (a) Make any material or substantial misrepresentation. (b) Make any false promises of a character likely to influence, induce, or deceive. (c) Engage in illegitimate business or dishonest dealing. (d) Cause to be published or distributed any false or misleading literature, or cause to be displayed any false or misleading advertisement. (e) Use, store, transport, handle, or dispose of any pesticide, or of any container that holds or has held a pesticide, except in compliance with regulations of the director. (f) Purchase for use in this state a pesticide that is labeled for agricultural use except from a person licensed as a pest control dealer pursuant to Section 12107. Persons using those products shall retain receipts of the purchase of the products for four years and make the receipts available for inspection upon request of the director or the commissioner.

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