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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 2§ 5421 Pest Infestation Control Notice

§ 5421 Pest Infestation Control Notice

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 5421 Pest Infestation Control Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •If a place or thing has bugs or pests, the government can tell the owner to fix it.
  • •The owner gets a written notice saying they have to get rid of the pests.
  • •The notice will say how much time they have to fix the problem.

Example

Your apartment has a lot of rats.

The government can send you a letter saying you have to get rid of the rats in a certain amount of time.

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

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§ 5421 Pest Infestation Control Notice

If the commissioner finds, after inspection, that any premises, plant, conveyance, or thing in his jurisdiction is infected or infested with any pest, he may in writing notify the record owner or person in charge or possession of the premises, plant, conveyance, or thing, that it is infected or infested with a pest. He may, to his satisfaction, require the person to eradicate, destroy, or control, the pest within the time which is specified in the notice. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

conveyancepossessioncommissionvehiclepropertyinspectionjurisdictionsatisfaction

Related Statutes

  • § 5422 Pest Infestation Notice Service
  • § 5023 Commissioner Inspection Authority
  • § 862 Produce Inspection Records
  • § 5401 Pest Infestation Public Nuisance
  • § 5425 Notice Recording And Mailing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 5421.
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