§ 6921 Nursery Stock Shipping Labeling

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•You can't send plants or trees to another place in the state without labeling them.
•The label must show who sent the plants and where they came from.
•The label must also show who is getting the plants.

Example

If you own a plant shop and send trees to a customer in another town.

You must put a clear label on the trees with your name and address, and the customer's name. If you don't, you're breaking the law.

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§ 6921 Nursery Stock Shipping Labeling

It is unlawful for any person to ship, or cause to be shipped, any nursery stock from one county or locality of the state to another county or locality within the state unless he has marked upon such nursery stock in a conspicuous manner and place both of the following: (a) The name and address of the shipper, owner, or person that is forwarding the nursery stock. (b) The name of the person, or his agent, to whom the nursery stock is forwarded. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 6921.

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