California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §5494: If any pest is found to exist in or on any irrigation canal or ditch, including its lateral banks, which is not subject to the control of any district or political subdivision of the state, the notice

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If a pest exists in an irrigation canal or ditch not controlled by a district or political subdivision, notice must be given.

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If any pest is found to exist in or on any irrigation canal or ditch, including its lateral banks, which is not subject to the control of any district or political subdivision of the state, the notice of abatement shall be served upon all users of water from the irrigation canal or ditch that is described in the notice.

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