§ 12503 Pesticide Chemical Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law defines what a 'pesticide chemical' is. It says it's any substance used to grow, store, or move fruits and vegetables that is also considered a pesticide.

Key Takeaways

•A 'pesticide chemical' is something used on food to keep pests away.
•It includes chemicals used when growing, storing, or moving fruits and vegetables.
•The chemical must also be a pesticide as defined by another law (§ 12753).

Example

A farmer sprays chemicals on apples to keep bugs away.

If the chemical is used to protect the apples and is a pesticide, then it's called a 'pesticide chemical' under this law.

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§ 12503 Pesticide Chemical Definition

“Pesticide chemical” means any substance that is used in the production, storage, or transportation of produce that is a pesticide as defined in Section 12753. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 361, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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Pesticide chemical Section 12753

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12503.

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