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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 4§ 5253 Pest Infestation Notification Requirements

§ 5253 Pest Infestation Notification Requirements

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§ 5253 Pest Infestation Notification Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can tell people if bugs or pests might be in their home or stuff.
  • •They can share this info in any way they think works best.
  • •This is to help people know and deal with the problem.

Example

If lots of mosquitoes are found in a neighborhood.

The government can send out flyers or alerts to tell people in that area to watch out for mosquitoes and protect themselves.

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

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§ 5253 Pest Infestation Notification Requirements

The commissioner shall disseminate all or any portion of the statement in whatever manner he may deem is best suited to inform persons that own or have charge or possession of any premises or appliances within the county where there is a probability of the presence of the pest. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

possessioncommissionpropertyportpests instatementinformationequipment

Related Statutes

  • § 66623 Lettuce Handler Reporting Requirements
  • § 66645 Iceberg Lettuce Reporting Violations
  • § 6082 Cotton District Asset Transfer
  • § 65653 Table Grape Reporting Violations
  • § 72111 Wheat Trade Reporting Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 5253.
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