California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §5422: The notice may be served upon the record owner or person having charge or possession of the premises, plant, conveyance, or thing infected or infested with the pest or upon the agent of either, in the
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Notice of pest infestation may be served on the property owner, person in possession, or their agent.
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The notice may be served upon the record owner or person having charge or possession of the premises, plant, conveyance, or thing infected or infested with the pest or upon the agent of either, in the same manner as a summons in a civil action if such persons can be found within the county.
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