§ 11732 Pest Control Business Registration

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you can't run a pest control business or advertise it in a county unless you register with the county commissioner for that year.

Key Takeaways

•You must register each calendar year before advertising or operating a pest control business.
•The registration form must list your name and address, how many units you’ll run, and what pests you’ll treat.
•The commissioner can ask for any other information they need.

Example

Jane wants to start a company that sprays for ants and roaches in her hometown.

If Jane begins advertising and doing pest control work without first filling out the required registration form for the current year, she is breaking the law and could be stopped or fined.

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§ 11732 Pest Control Business Registration

It is unlawful for any person to advertise, solicit, or operate as a pest control business in any county unless the person has registered with the commissioner for the current calendar year. The registration shall be in the form prescribed by the commissioner and shall show all of the following information: (a) Name and address of the registrant. (b) Number and kind of units to be operated in the county. (c) Type of pests that are intended to be controlled. (d) Any other information as the commissioner may require. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 366, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

pest control business register with the commissioner current calendar year

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11732.

§ 11732 Pest Control Business Registration

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 11732 Pest Control Business Registration

This law says you can't run a pest control business or advertise it in a county unless you register with the county commissioner for that year.

Key Takeaways

•You must register each calendar year before advertising or operating a pest control business.
•The registration form must list your name and address, how many units you’ll run, and what pests you’ll treat.
•The commissioner can ask for any other information they need.

Example

Jane wants to start a company that sprays for ants and roaches in her hometown.

If Jane begins advertising and doing pest control work without first filling out the required registration form for the current year, she is breaking the law and could be stopped or fined.

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

Official Source

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§ 11732 Pest Control Business Registration

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

pest control business register with the commissioner current calendar year

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11732.

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