California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §5321: If the director receives information of the existence of any pest which is not generally distributed within this state, he shall thoroughly investigate the existence and probability of its spread, and

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The director must investigate when informed of a pest not widely distributed in the state to determine its existence and spread likelihood.

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If the director receives information of the existence of any pest which is not generally distributed within this state, he shall thoroughly investigate the existence and probability of its spread, and the feasibility of its control or eradication.

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