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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 4§ 486 Agricultural Inspector Aide Protections

§ 486 Agricultural Inspector Aide Protections

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§ 486 Agricultural Inspector Aide Protections

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can't make a deal with big counties for farm inspectors if the deal says the county must work all year.
  • •If the deal is made, at least 66 out of 100 farm inspector helpers must be given full-time job protections.
  • •This rule started on January 1, 2022.

Example

A big county wants to work with the state to check farms for bugs and diseases all year long.

The state can only say yes if most of the helper inspectors (at least 66%) get full-time job protections, like health benefits and job security.

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

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§ 486 Agricultural Inspector Aide Protections

Notwithstanding Section 482, the secretary may not enter into a cooperative agreement with a county of the first class, as defined in Section 28022 of the Government Code, for agricultural inspector services, if the cooperative agreement requires that the county provide year-round services, unless not less than 66 percent of the agricultural inspector aides not afforded protections as permanent employees employed under the cooperative agreement are afforded protections as permanent employees under the county’s civil service or other personnel system. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 381, Sec. 1. (AB 1362) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

agreementcounty of the first classemployeesecretaryfinethe state

Related Statutes

  • § 64116 Council Member Liability Protection
  • § 16522.5 Dairy Exemption Number Rules
  • § 481 Interstate Pest Control Cooperation
  • § 482 Cooperative Agreements Authority
  • § 483 Collaborative Employee Services

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 486.
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