Chapter 2.16 — AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER

The Director of Agriculture/Weights and Measures shall be the head of the Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures and shall be appointed by and be under the administrative supervision of the County Manager, or, at the County Manager's discretion, the Assistant County Manager or a Deputy County Manager. The Director of Agriculture/Weights and Measures shall act as the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer for purposes of state law in the performance of any and all duties imposed by the Food and Agricultural Code and the Business and Professions Code.

(Ord. 4331, 10/17/06: Ord. 4438, 09/09/08)

(Ord. No. 04483, § 4, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 04825, § 6, 3-10-2020)

(a)

It shall be the duty of the Agricultural Commissioner to destroy, eradicate, abate or control wild animals, noxious weeds, insects and diseases injurious to livestock, or agricultural crops or other plant life, as required by State law or upon being directed to do so by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(b)

The Agricultural Commissioner shall keep a complete record of all work done on private property to eradicate horticultural pests, and the cost thereof, and shall immediately present bills to all persons upon whose property such work has been performed, and if such bills are not paid, shall file or record liens against the property for the cost of said work as provided by law. Recorded liens, after being recorded, shall be forwarded to the office of the County Counsel.

(Ord. 4331, 10/17/06)

(Ord. No. 04483, § 4, 10-20-2009)

The Agricultural Commissioner shall collect fees as set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors prior to registering pest control businesses for operation in San Mateo County including, but not limited to, pest control businesses, pest control advisors, and maintenance gardeners performing pest control work incidental to landscaping services in San Mateo County.

(Ord. 4331, 10/17/06)

(Ord. No. 04483, § 4, 10-20-2009)