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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 4Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 1§ 6502 Small Seed Shipment Exemption

§ 6502 Small Seed Shipment Exemption

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§ 6502 Small Seed Shipment Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •If you send less than 5 pounds of seeds (like flowers or veggies), you don’t need a special permit.
  • •Small packages (under 3 pounds each) of different seeds also don’t need a permit.
  • •The boss in charge (commissioner) can say it’s okay to skip the permit for these small shipments.

Example

You mail a 2-pound bag of tomato seeds to your friend.

You don’t need a permit because it’s under 5 pounds.

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

Official Source
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§ 6502 Small Seed Shipment Exemption

Any shipment of less than five pounds of agricultural, vegetable, or flower seed, or comprised of packages of less than three pounds of each kind of such seed, is exempt from the requirements of this article. The shipping permit which would be required by Article 2 (commencing with Section 6921), Chapter 2, Part 3, of this division for such a shipment may be waived by the commissioner. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 288.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionshipment

Related Statutes

  • § 6501 Plant Quarantine Compliance Rules
  • § 5201 Plant Shipment Certification
  • § 5206 County Plant Inspection Stations
  • § 5207 Plant Shipment Inspection Stations
  • § 6505 Nursery Stock Pest Inspection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 6502.
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