California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §12995: Except as provided in regulations adopted by the director or as provided in the notice or order of suspension or cancellation, it is unlawful for any person, by himself or herself or through another,

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to possess or use an unregistered pesticide or one whose registration has been suspended, except where regulations or suspension orders allow it.

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Except as provided in regulations adopted by the director or as provided in the notice or order of suspension or cancellation, it is unlawful for any person, by himself or herself or through another, to possess or use any pesticide that is not registered pursuant to this chapter, or for which registration has been suspended.

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