California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §6441: If, after inspection, any plant or thing is found to be infested or infected, the owner or bailee shall, at his expense, disinfect the conveyance or place where the plant or thing may have been locate

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An owner or bailee must pay to disinfect a conveyance or location if plants or items are found infested or infected after inspection.

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If, after inspection, any plant or thing is found to be infested or infected, the owner or bailee shall, at his expense, disinfect the conveyance or place where the plant or thing may have been located, in such manner as to destroy all infection or infestation present, or that is liable to be present.

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