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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 18Ch. 5Art. 1§ 53313 Turf Definition And Use

§ 53313 Turf Definition And Use

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§ 53313 Turf Definition And Use

Key Takeaways

  • •Turf is grass or grass mixes used in yards and businesses.
  • •It includes different types of grass and a plant called dichondra.
  • •This rule is about what counts as turf in California.

Example

You buy grass rolls to put in your backyard.

Those grass rolls are called 'turf' under this law. It doesn’t matter if it’s one type of grass or a mix—it’s all turf.

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

Official Source
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§ 53313 Turf Definition And Use

“Turf” means grassy surface soil nursery stock consisting of grass cultivars, mixtures or blends of grass cultivars, and dichondra for use in residential and commercial landscapes. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 622, Sec. 6.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 53310 Nursery Stock Blend Definition
  • § 53311 Nursery Stock Mixture Definition
  • § 53312 Sod Definition Standards
  • § 5307 Pest Reporting Requirement
  • § 5311 Civil Penalty Enforcement Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 53313.
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