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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 1§ 11407 Pest Control Dealer Definition

§ 11407 Pest Control Dealer Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 11407 Pest Control Dealer Definition

This law tells us who counts as a “pest control dealer” – basically anyone who sells or recommends pesticides or pest‑control tools for farming, or sells restricted pesticides that need a special permit.

Key Takeaways

  • •A pest control dealer includes anyone who sells pesticides for farm use.
  • •It also covers sellers of pest‑control devices like traps or biological agents.
  • •Even giving advice about which pesticide to use makes you a pest control dealer.
  • •Selling restricted pesticides that need a permit or a certified applicator also counts.

Example

A farmer goes to a local shop and buys a pesticide to protect his corn field, and the shop also tells him which pesticide works best for his weeds.

Because the shop sells the pesticide and gives advice about how to use it on a farm, the shop is considered a pest control dealer under this law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11407 Pest Control Dealer Definition

“Pest control dealer” means any person, including any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer who engages in any of the following business activities: (a) Selling pesticides to users for an agricultural use. (b) Selling to users any method or device for the control of agricultural pests, such as biological agents, lures, or insect-trapping devices. (c) Soliciting sales of pesticides by making agricultural use recommendations through field representatives, or other agents. (d) Selling to a user a pesticide classified pursuant to Section 14004.5 as a restricted material that requires either a permit for possession and use or which may be used only by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 620, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Pest control dealerpesticidesagricultural userestricted materialcertified applicator

Related Statutes

  • § 11401.7 Pest Management Prevention Standards
  • § 11407.5 Pest Control License Exemptions
  • § 11410 Agricultural Pest Control Advisers
  • § 11411 Agricultural Use Recommendations
  • § 29100 Bee Protection From Pesticides

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11407.
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