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DIVISION 7. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, LIVESTOCK REMEDIES, AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS 12500-15340›CHAPTER 1.5. Produce Carrying Pesticide Residue 12501-12674›ARTICLE 6. Abatement as Public Nuisance 12641-12649

§ 12642

California Food and Agricultural Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Any lot of produce which is found to carry pesticide residue in excess of any maximum which is provided in this chapter, or in excess of a permissible tolerance, together with its containers, is a public nuisance, and if not disposed of pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 12601) of this chapter, is subject to disposal on complaint of the director to a court of competent jurisdiction.

(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 717, Sec. 11.)

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