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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6Art. 4§ 12044 Agricultural Pest Committee Representation

§ 12044 Agricultural Pest Committee Representation

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§ 12044 Agricultural Pest Committee Representation

This law says that people put on the Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee are there to speak for a specific farm industry, and that industry is treated like the general public when the law talks about public interest.

Key Takeaways

  • •Committee members are chosen to speak for a particular farm industry.
  • •Their work is meant to serve the public’s interest.
  • •The law treats that specific industry as if it were the public when looking at public‑interest rules.

Example

A tomato farmer is appointed to the committee and helps decide how to handle a pest problem.

Because the law says the committee members represent the tomato industry, whatever they decide is considered to be acting for the public’s benefit, just like any other public decision.

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

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§ 12044 Agricultural Pest Committee Representation

It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that members appointed to the Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee pursuant to this article are intended to represent and further the interest of a particular agricultural industry concerned, and that this representation and furtherance is intended to serve the public interest. Accordingly, the Legislature finds that, with respect to persons who are appointed to the committee, the particular agricultural industry concerned is tantamount to, and constitutes, the public generally within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 459, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committeeparticular agricultural industrypublic interestSection 87103 of the Government Code

Related Statutes

  • § 40571.1 Agricultural Industry Representation Rules
  • § 12041 Abolishing Pest Control Committee
  • § 12042 Agricultural Pest Control Committee
  • § 14971.5 Feed Board Industry Representation
  • § 14978.4 Director Corrective Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12044.
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