California Food and Agricultural Code

§ 13102

FAC § 13102 Effective Jan 1, 1997Div. 7 · Ch. 2 · Art. 13

Statute text

The agricultural commissioner, upon a finding that the use, handling, delivery, or sale of a pesticide in violation of any provision of this division, or any regulation issued pursuant to it, is taking place, or appears imminent, and that activity, if allowed to proceed, will present an immediate hazard or cause irreparable damage, may issue an order to the persons responsible for that activity to cease and desist from further commission of the violation. Any person aggrieved by a cease and desist order issued by an agricultural commissioner may appeal the order to the director, who shall affirm, modify, or rescind the order. The order of the agricultural commissioner shall remain in force during the appeal to the director, and until the director’s decision has been rendered.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 361, Sec. 82. Effective January 1, 1997.