California Food and Agricultural Code

§ 12591

FAC § 12591Div. 7 · Ch. 1.5 · Art. 4.5

Statute text

The director may accredit a commercial laboratory to test produce or environmental samples, including air, water, soil, and plant or animal tissue for regulatory pesticide residue purposes if the director finds all of the following conditions:

(a)That the department laboratories cannot handle required testing in a timely manner or that the use of a commercial laboratory is more cost-effective to the department or a segment of agriculture.

(b)That the laboratory agrees to and participates in a quality control oversight program as specified by the director.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 782, Sec. 1.