Food & Agr. Code, § 12023.5 · Article 2. Licensing
Food & Agr. Code, § 12023.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In addition to any other provision of this code, unprofessional conduct shall constitute a basis for refusal, revocation, or suspension of an agricultural pest control license. “Unprofessional conduct” means either of the following:
(a) Repeated acts of recommending the clearly excessive use of a pesticide or any method or device for the control of plant, animal, or other pests.
(b) Repeated acts of recommending the use of an ineffective pesticide or any ineffective method or device for the control of plant, animal, or any other pests.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 894.
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