California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §5263: If the department determines that an invasive pest identified on the list developed pursuant to Section 5261 has entered the state, the department shall notify the Governor, the governing boards of af

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If the state department finds that a listed invasive pest has entered the state, it must notify the Governor and governing boards.

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If the department determines that an invasive pest identified on the list developed pursuant to Section 5261 has entered the state, the department shall notify the Governor, the governing boards of affected cities and counties, and county agricultural commissioners.

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