California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §5704: It is unlawful for any person to move any plant or other host or possible carrier from the premises on which a hold notice has been issued, except under the written permission of the director or commi

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person cannot move a plant or potential carrier from premises subject to a hold notice without written permission from the director or commissioner and compliance with stated conditions.

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It is unlawful for any person to move any plant or other host or possible carrier from the premises on which a hold notice has been issued, except under the written permission of the director or commissioner and in accordance with the conditions which are stated in the written permission.

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