§ 11920 Pest Control Pilot Registration

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you can't fly a plane that sprays pests unless you first sign up with the county's farm boss.

Key Takeaways

•You must register with the county agricultural commissioner before flying a pest‑control plane.
•The rule applies to every county in the state.
•Flying without registration is illegal and can lead to penalties.

Example

A farmer hires a pilot to spray insecticide over his fields, but the pilot never registers with the county agricultural commissioner.

Because the pilot didn't register, the law says the pilot is breaking the rule and could be fined or stopped from flying.

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§ 11920 Pest Control Pilot Registration

It is unlawful for any person to act as a pest control aircraft pilot in any county without first registering with the appropriate county agricultural commissioner. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 732.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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pest control aircraft pilot county agricultural commissioner

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11920.

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