§ 12974 Pesticide Recommendation Responsibility

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says if you use a pesticide without a written recommendation, people will assume you decided to use it on your own.

Key Takeaways

•Always get a written recommendation before using a pesticide.
•If you don’t have one, you might be blamed for any problems.
•This law helps make sure people don’t use pesticides carelessly.

Example

A farmer sprays a pesticide on crops but doesn't have a written note from an expert saying to use it.

If something goes wrong, like the crops get damaged, people will think the farmer chose the pesticide themselves.

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§ 12974 Pesticide Recommendation Responsibility

Failure of a person using a pesticide to possess a written recommendation shall create a rebuttable presumption that he or she has assumed responsibility for the recommendation. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1476, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

pesticide written recommendation rebuttable presumption

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12974.

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