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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 18Ch. 5Art. 10§ 53561 Nursery Stock Seizure Authority

§ 53561 Nursery Stock Seizure Authority

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§ 53561 Nursery Stock Seizure Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •If plants or trees for sale don't follow the rules, they can be taken away.
  • •The government can step in and remove these plants if they break the law.
  • •This happens where the plants are being sold or kept.

Example

A store sells sick trees that can spread disease to other plants.

The government can take those sick trees away because they break the rules and could harm other plants.

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

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§ 53561 Nursery Stock Seizure Authority

Any lot of nursery stock which does not comply with the provisions of this chapter is a public nuisance and shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the director or the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which the nursery stock is located. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nuisancecommissionstockdirectorjurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 53562 Nuisance Abatement Civil Actions
  • § 53363 Enforcement Of Violations
  • § 53422 Nursery Stock Movement Restrictions
  • § 53423 Nursery Stock Hearing Rights
  • § 53563 Nursery Stock Destruction Order

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 53561.
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