California Food and Agricultural Code

§ 5262

FAC § 5262 Effective Jan 1, 2009Div. 4 · Part 1 · Ch. 4.5

Statute text

(a)Based on available funding, the department shall develop and maintain a written plan on the most appropriate options for detection, exclusion, eradication, control, or management of the higher priority invasive pests on the list prepared pursuant to Section 5261. In determining which invasive pests are the higher priority and in developing the most appropriate options for detection, exclusion, eradication, control, or management, the department shall consult with the United States Department of Agriculture, the University of California, other state agencies and departments, and others in the scientific and research community. In implementing this chapter, the department may undertake or contract for scientific research with the University of California or other institutions of higher learning. The plan shall include both of the following:

(1)A discussion of the state not acting to detect, exclude, eradicate, control, or manage the invasive pest.

(2)The identification and description of the most appropriate options for detection, exclusion, eradication, control, or management of the invasive pest.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 573, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2009.