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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 4. Inspection 12581-12582

§ 12581

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

(a) The director may inspect and take samples of any produce grown, processed, packed, stored, shipped, transported, delivered for shipment, or sold.

(b) If the director finds or suspects that a sample taken or inspected pursuant to subdivision (a) carries pesticide residue in excess of the permissible tolerance, the director may request sales records, purchase records, distribution records, or any other record related to that produce. The records shall be provided to the director within 48 hours of the request.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 574, Sec. 3. (AB 211) Effective September 27, 2022.)

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