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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6Art. 1§ 12002 Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Registration

§ 12002 Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Registration

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 12002 Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Registration

You must register with the county agricultural commissioner before you can give or offer to give pest‑control advice for farms in that county.

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't act as an agricultural pest‑control adviser without registration.
  • •The rule applies in any county where you give farm‑related recommendations.
  • •You must register with the county agricultural commissioner before offering advice.

Example

A farmer in County X asks a neighbor for tips on getting rid of insects in the corn field, and the neighbor starts giving detailed recommendations.

If the neighbor hasn't first registered with County X's agricultural commissioner, the law says they are breaking the rule by acting as a pest‑control adviser.

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

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§ 12002 Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Registration

No person shall act, or offer to act, as an agricultural pest control adviser in any county wherein he makes any recommendation for agricultural use without first registering with the county agricultural commissioner. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 901.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

agricultural pest control advisercounty agricultural commissioner

Related Statutes

  • § 12001 Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Licensing
  • § 12052 Agricultural Pest Control Registration
  • § 12003 Written Pesticide Recommendations
  • § 12004 Recommendation Retention Requirement
  • § 12005 Director Rulemaking Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12002.
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