California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §14649: (a) It is unlawful for the owner of a plant, crop, or commodity to knowingly treat or apply to that plant, crop, or commodity, or cause that plant, crop, or commodity to be treated or applied, with a
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It is unlawful to knowingly use stolen or illegally obtained fertilizer on plants or crops. Violators face fines up to $10,000 plus penalties equal to half the crop's market value.
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