California Code of Regulations (Title 3. Food and Agriculture)
Division 6. Pesticides and Pest Control Operations

Division 6. Pesticides and Pest Control Operations
Chapter 3. Pest Control Operations
Subchapter 1. Licensing and Certification
Article 1. General License Requirements

6500. License Duration.

(a) The Director may issue licenses and certificates for two years. However, a license or certificate may be issued for less than two years based on when the applicant enters the two-year cycle described below.
The term of the license or certificate is determined by the Director as follows:
(1) Each license or certificate with a name beginning with A through L shall expire December 31 of the following even numbered year.
(2) Each license or certificate with a name beginning with M through Z shall expire December 31 of the following odd numbered year.
(b) The issuance of a two-year license or certificate in no way affects any annual county registration required by the Food and Agricultural Code.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), and as determined to be necessary by the Director, beginning January 1, 2024 individuals with a valid qualified applicator license or certificate may be issued an updated license or certificate to reflect categories consistent with section 6530. The term of each updated license or certificate issued will be in accordance with an individual’s current two-year cycle as determined by subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2). This subsection shall become inoperative January 1, 2025.

6502. Applications.

(a) An application for a new license or certificate shall be made on a form prescribed by the Director and shall be accompanied by:
(1) A copy of valid government-issued documentation that the applicant will meet the required minimum age of 18 years old prior to admission to the examination, and
(2) The required application fee specified below in Table 1–License and Certificate Application Fees and Forms. The application fee shall allow an applicant a 12-month period to become licensed or certified.
(b) An application to renew a license or certificate shall be made on a form prescribed by the Director and shall be accompanied by the required renewal fee specified below in Table 2–License and Certificate Renewal Fees and Forms. If the license or certificate is issued for more than one year pursuant to 6500, the applicant shall pay double the annual renewal fee.
(1) If the renewal application is not postmarked by December 31 of the year the license or certificate expires, a penalty of 50 percent of the renewal fee shall be added to the original amount due.
(c) Pursuant to this section, the prescribed forms, hereby incorporated by reference, are specified in Table 1 and Table 2 below.

Table 1–License and Certificate Application Fees and Forms

Table 2 - License and Certificate Renewal Application Fees and Forms

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 11502, 11502.5, 12005 and 12111, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 11502.5, 11702, 11703, 11704, 11707, 11901, 11902, 11903, 11904, 12021, 12103, 12104, 12105, 12201, 12202, 12252, 12401 and 12404, Food and Agricultural Code.

6504. Examinations.

(a) Each applicant shall:
(1) Appear at a time and place designated by the Director for examination; and
(2) Present government-issued photo identification at the time of examination.
(b) All applicants must be able to read pesticide labeling and pass a written examination on the laws and regulations governing pesticide use and the safety precautions necessary to prevent injury.
(1) Applicants for a Qualified Applicator Certificate or License (except applicants solely for Subcategory Q listed in section 6531) or an Apprentice Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate shall demonstrate by examination practical knowledge of California pesticide laws and regulations and the minimum federal core standards detailed in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR) Part 171 section 171.103(c) (July 1, 2019), hereby incorporated by reference.
(2) In addition to the examination required by (1), applicants for a Qualified Applicator Certificate or License shall demonstrate by examination practical knowledge of the minimum competency standards in at least one category listed in section 6530 to become initially licensed or certified. The competency standards for each category listed in section 6530 are described in 40 CFR Part 171 section 171.103(d) (July 1, 2019), hereby incorporated by reference, as follows:
(A) Category A - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(7).
(B) Category B - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(3).
(C) Category C - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(6).
(D) Category D - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(1)(i).
(E) Category E - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(2).
(F) Category F - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(5).
(G) Category G - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(9).
(H) Category H - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(4).
(I) Category I - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(1)(ii).
(J) Category J - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(10).
(K) Category K - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(8).
(L) Category L - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(13).
(M) Category M - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(14).
(3) In addition to the written examination required by (1), applicants for a Manned or Unmanned Apprentice Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate shall pass the required Manned or Unmanned Apprentice Pilot written examination to become initially certified.
(4) Applicants for a Manned or Unmanned Journeyman Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate or Unmanned Vector Control Technician Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate shall demonstrate by written examination practical knowledge of the minimum competency standards detailed in 40 CFR Part 171 section 171.103(d)(15) (July 1, 2019), hereby incorporated by reference.
(5) Applicants for a Qualified Applicator Certificate solely for subcategory Q listed in section 6531 shall demonstrate by written examination knowledge of applicable pest management practices associated with incidental pest control in ornamental and turf plantings: indoors, in commercial parks, or surrounding structures.
(c) A passing score of 70 percent or greater is required to be issued any license or certificate pursuant to Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
(d) Applicants may request up to four examinations per application.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 11502, 12005, 12024 and 12111, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Sections 11702, 11905, 12024 and 12106, Food and Agricultural Code.

6505. Examination Fees.

(a) In addition to the application fee specified in section 6502(a), an agricultural pest control adviser, pest control aircraft pilot, pest control dealer designated agent, qualified applicator license or qualified certificate applicant shall pay, if applicable:
(1) A $50 fee for the Laws, Regulations, and Basic Principles examination; and
(2) A $50 fee for each additional examination category requested.
(b) A license or certificate holder seeking to add an additional category shall submit a $50 fee for each examination category requested accompanied by the required application form specified in 6502.
(c) A $50 fee shall be submitted for each request to reschedule an examination due to the applicant's failure to obtain a passing score or failure to appear for a scheduled examination.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Section 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

6506. Acceptance of Prior Examination.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 407, 11502, 12005 and 12111, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Sections 11702 and 12106, Food and Agricultural Code.

6508. Notification of Change.

(a) Every license or certificate holder shall immediately notify the Director in writing of any change in, including but not limited to, name, business address, business organization, qualified person, bond, insurance, registered officers, or any other matter shown in the application. Name changes for individuals must include a copy of government-issued proof of change of name.
(b) Licenses and certificates are not transferable, and in case of a change of business organization or ownership, a new application and fee are required.
(c) A $20 fee is required when:
(1) a license or certificate holder requests a replacement or duplicate copy of a license or certificate; or
(2) a license or certificate is reissued as a result of a name change made pursuant to (a).

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 11502, 11502.5, 12005 and 12111, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 11501, 11502.5, 11708 and 12110, Food and Agricultural Code.

6509. Refusal, Revocation, and Suspension.

In addition to the provisions found in sections 11910, 12205, 14098, and 14155 of the Food and Agricultural Code, a pest control aircraft pilot certificate, a qualified applicator license or certificate, or a private applicator certificate can be refused, revoked, or suspended by the Director, after a hearing, for a final order imposing a civil penalty under section 14(a) or a criminal conviction under section 14(b) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (Title 7, United States Code, section 136l).

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 11502, 12976, 14005 and 14102, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Sections 11501, 11791, 12991, 14001 and 14102, Food and Agricultural Code.

6510. Renewals and New Applications.

(a) Other than individuals only with a Dealer Designated Agent license or as provided in (b), an individual with a license or certificate issued by the Director shall obtain continuing education hours specified in section 6511 while the license or certificate is valid to renew the license or certificate. The continuing education must be obtained from courses approved pursuant to section 6512. Renewal applications must be on the appropriate application form in Table 2 of section 6502 and include the required fee.
(b) An individual who has not possessed a valid license or certificate within 12 months of the date of application or has a valid license or certificate and has not completed the continuing education requirements as specified in section 6511 within each two-year license or certification period shall be required to submit an application for a new license or certificate specified in section 6502(a) and pass the applicable written examinations before being issued a license or certificate.
(c) For licensed pest control businesses and pest control dealers, the license or certificate of the individual supervising the activities of the business must be renewed prior to issuance of the business license renewal.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 11502, 12005, 12024, 12111 and 14005, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Sections 11502.5, 11702, 11905, 12024, 12106 and 14006, Food and Agricultural Code.

6511. Continuing Education Requirements.

It is each license or certificate holder’s responsibility to select continuing education courses applicable to their license or certificate type. The license or certificate holder will not receive credit for taking the same course more than once within the same calendar year.
(a) Except as provided in (b), each license or certificate issued by the Director has the following continuing education requirements:
(1) A pest control aircraft pilot shall complete a minimum of 20 hours of approved continuing education on pest management and pesticides, including not less than four hours pertaining to pesticide laws and regulations and four hours pertaining to aerial pest control equipment and application techniques.
(2) Except as provided in (3) and (4), qualified applicator license and certificate holders shall complete a minimum of 20 hours of approved continuing education on pest management and pesticides, including not less than four hours pertaining to pesticide laws and regulations.
(3) Qualified applicator certificate holders who only possess the maintenance gardener subcategory shall complete a minimum of eight hours of approved continuing education on pest management and pesticides, including not less than two hours pertaining to pesticide laws and regulations.
(4) Qualified applicators who only possess a license or certificate in the seed treatment category shall complete a minimum of four hours of approved continuing education on pest management and pesticides, including not less than two hours pertaining to pesticide laws and regulations.
(5) An agricultural pest control adviser license holder shall complete a minimum of 40 hours of approved continuing education on pest management and pesticides, including not less than four hours pertaining to pesticide laws and regulations.
(b) Continuing education exemptions.
(1) Each license or certificate holder with a license or certificate valid for less than 12 months at the time of its renewal is exempt from the continuing education requirements applicable to that license or certificate.
(2) Each license or certificate holder with a license or certificate valid for 12 to 20 months at the time of its renewal shall complete a minimum of one-half of the continuing education requirements listed in (a) applicable to that license or certificate.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Section 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

6512. Approval of Continuing Education Courses.

(a) The Director may approve requests for evaluation and approval of any course submitted for continuing education hours for a period of up to one calendar year (beginning January 1 and ending December 31).
(b) Except as provided in (d), courses may be approved by the Director for continuing education hours in one or more of the following categories:
(1) “Pesticide Laws and Regulations” continuing education course time must be focused on:
(A) Current California pesticide laws as detailed in the Food and Agricultural Code Divisions 6 and 7;
(B) Current California pesticide regulations as detailed in Title 3 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations;
(C) Current federal pesticide laws and regulations including specific pesticide product labeling requirements; or
(D) Other current California pesticide regulations, including local pesticide requirements adopted by the County Agricultural Commissioner pertaining to the safe and effective use of pesticides pursuant to section 11503 of the Food and Agriculture Code.
1. Courses on the Business and Professions Code Division 3, Chapter 14 or Chapter 14.5; the California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 19; or federal maximum residue levels do not qualify for pesticide laws and regulations hours.
(2) “Aerial Pest Control Equipment and Application Techniques” continuing education course time must be focused on:
(A) Aerial pesticide application equipment, such as: aerial dispersal system components, aerial application guidance systems, and proper use of aerial application equipment;
(B) Aerial application techniques, such as: swath marking, flight patterns, and assessing meteorological conditions and their effect on aerial pest control.
(3) “Other” continuing education course time must be focused on:
(A) Pesticides and pest management as specified in Food and Agricultural Code section 11502.5, such topics may include:
1. Safe pesticide use, such as: maximum residue levels, water and air pesticide monitoring, residue mitigation, chemical formulations, application equipment; and
2. Effective pest management, such as: pest identification, integrated pest management, quarantine practices, sustainable agricultural pest management practices, cultural pest control practices, and biological control methods.
(c) The continuing education course shall be administered or developed by course instructors who are competent and knowledgeable in the subject matter and must contain at least one hour of approvable course time meeting the topic requirements in (b) for course approval.
(d) Courses will not be approved for more than 8 hours of continuing education per day. Courses will not be approved for continuing education hours during break periods.
(e) Poster or vendor displays, question and answer sessions (excluding review questions included as part of a presentation), or panel discussions may be approved for up to 30 minutes of combined credit per application. Only courses that contain a minimum of 4 hours of approvable course time meeting the topic requirements in (b) may request this additional 30 minutes of credit.
(f) Quiz and final examination questions are approved at one minute of credit per question. Each hour of approved course time may include up to 10 minutes of questions.
(g) Before making the determination as to whether the course meets the criteria for approval, the Director may request more information about how the content of the course meets the provisions of Division 6 of the Food and Agricultural Code or regulations adopted pursuant to that Division. If the Director determines the course does not meet the criteria for approval the Director may deny the course or approve the course for fewer continuing education hours than requested.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

6512.1. In-Person Continuing Education Courses.

(a) Requests for approval of in-person continuing education courses shall be made on the In-Person Continuing Education Approval Request Application form LIC-131A (Rev. 07/23), hereby incorporated by reference, and shall be submitted to the department at least 30 days before the date of the course.
(1) Each continuing education approval request for in-person courses must include a $45 fee and a comprehensive agenda that provides:
(A) A description of the course;
(B) The title of each presentation;
(C) The main points of each presentation;
(D) The start and end time for each presentation as well as the total course length;
(E) The continuing education category(ies) requested for each presentation (“Pesticide Laws and Regulations,” “Aerial Pest Control Equipment and Application Techniques,” or “Other”); and
(F) The name and affiliation of each speaker.
(b) In-person continuing education courses that occur over two or more days require an In-Person Continuing Education Approval Request Application form LIC-131A (Rev. 07/23), comprehensive agenda, and $45 fee for each day.
(c) In-person continuing education courses that have concurrent presentations (i.e., two separate presentations occurring at the same date and time in different rooms or locations) must submit an In-Person Continuing Education Approval Request Application form LIC-131A (Rev. 07/23), comprehensive agenda, and $45 fee for each presentation that occurs concurrently with another. Each concurrent presentation will be reviewed independently and accredited course hours specific to the presentation agenda and topic(s). Sponsors shall include in their application for a concurrent presentation a description of how they will track individual attendance to a concurrent course.
(d) Requests for approval of additional dates or locations for a continuing education course with an agenda identical to a previously approved course, within the same calendar year, shall be made on the Continuing Education Additional Course Date Request form LIC-132 (Rev. 07/23), hereby incorporated by reference, and shall be submitted to the Department at least 15 business days before the presentation of the course.
(e) Requests for approval of changes to continuing education courses currently approved within the calendar year shall be submitted in writing to the Department and include:
(1) The name of the course,
(2) The date of the course,
(3) The course identification code assigned by the Director, and
(4) The changes made to the course.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Section 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

6512.2. Interactive Online and Webinar Continuing Education Courses.

(a) Requests for approval of interactive online courses shall be submitted at least 60 days before the intended course offering date. Requests for approval of webinar courses shall be submitted at least 30 days before the intended course offering date. Courses shall not be approved for more than 8 hours of continuing education credit per application. Submissions must include:
(1) A complete Interactive Online and Webinar Continuing Education Approval Request Application form LIC-131B (Rev. 07/23), hereby incorporated by reference, $45 fee, and:
(A) For interactive online courses, a comprehensive course syllabus which provides a detailed outline of the course. The syllabus must contain at a minimum, the learning objectives for the course, the amount of time allocated to each learning objective, and the continuing education category(ies) hours requested (“Pesticide Laws and Regulations,” “Aerial Pest Control Equipment and Application Techniques,” or “Other”) for each learning objective.
(B) For webinar courses, a comprehensive agenda that provides:
1. A description of the course;
2. The title of each presentation;
3. The main points of each presentation;
4. The start and end time of each presentation;
5. The continuing education category(ies) requested for each presentation (“Pesticide Laws and Regulations,” “Aerial Pest Control Equipment and Application Techniques,” or “Other”); and
6. The name and affiliation of each speaker.
(2) Access to the course in the same format that the course will be presented to attendees.
(3) An explanation of how the identity of the attendee will be verified. Acceptable formats are:
(A) A means of visually observing the attendee throughout the duration of the course, such as web cameras and proctored locations, or
(B) Inclusion of the following verification of fraud statement that attendees are required to agree to prior to starting the course:

“Allowing someone other than the person identified as the course attendee to complete this online continuing education course, in order to qualify for Department of Pesticide Regulation approved continuing education hours, constitutes fraud. Committing fraud in connection with meeting any license requirement, including to obtain renewal of any license or certificate issued by the Department of Pesticide Regulation or a County Agricultural Commissioner may result in civil and criminal penalties or license denial, suspension, or revocation.
By selecting yes, I verify and attest to the fact that I am the person whose name and license or certificate number appears in course sign-in dialogue box and on the license or certificate.
Yes _____
No ______”

(b) Interactive online and webinar continuing education courses submitted for approval must include:
(1) Features for monitoring and ensuring course attendance and participation, such as: quiz or review questions, random pop-up questions, check boxes, and/or key codes.
(A) For interactive online courses, a minimum of three participation response actions per hour, at least one of which occurs at an irregular interval, is required. If these actions are not responded to, the participant must be automatically logged out of the course.
(B) For webinar courses, a minimum of three participation response actions per hour is required.
(2) Features to prevent an attendee from fast forwarding through any portion of the course or participating in more than one course simultaneously.
(3) Features for time stamping the course and tracking when the attendee starts the course, completes the course, and total time spent on the course. This attendance information must be recorded and retained by the sponsor in accordance with section 6513.
(4) A username and password used to access the course that is unique for each license or certificate holder.
(5) For interactive online courses longer than one hour, a minimum 5-question quiz meeting the requirements in (c) must occur every hour of accredited time.
(6) Upon conclusion of an interactive online or webinar course, a minimum 10-question final examination must be given that meets the requirements specified in (c).
(7) A copy of all quiz and exam questions.
(c) Interactive online and webinar continuing education quiz and final examination requirements:
(1) Questions must be directly derived from course content and answerable based on the content presented during the course.
(2) Questions must be in multiple choice format with one correct answer and at least two plausible but incorrect options and must not contain “all of the above,” “none of the above,” or other all-inclusive response options.
(3) For interactive online courses all quizzes must be passed with a score of 70 percent or greater before the attendee is allowed to advance in a course. The final exam must be passed with a score of 70 percent or greater before a course completion certificate may be issued to the attendee.
(4) For webinar courses, the final examination must be passed with a score of 70 percent or greater before a course completion certificate may be issued to the attendee.
(5) Different versions of quizzes and final examinations must be available for retest, if the sponsor allows the option to retest. Different versions may be achieved by presenting new questions to the attendee or by varying the order of questions and answers each time the final exam is taken. All possible quiz and exam questions must be submitted to DPR as required in (b)(7).
(d) Interactive online and webinar courses approved in the preceding year must also meet the following requirements for approval:
(1) Reflect current information.
(2) Contain quiz and exam questions different from any questions used in the preceding year’s approved version of the course.
(e) The Director may deny any interactive online and webinar course that does not meet the criteria in sections 6512 and 6512.2. Previously denied interactive online and webinar courses must be revised to meet the criteria and resubmitted in accordance with subsection 6512.2(a) with a new fee before being reconsidered for continuing education hours.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Section 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

6512.3. Continuing Education Course Sponsor Requirements.

A continuing education course sponsor shall ensure:
(a) Information used for advertising the continuing education course(s) is true and not misleading, including course agenda topics and the number of approved continuing education hours.
(b) Course instructors and speakers for in-person and webinar courses, and course content developers for interactive online courses, are competent and knowledgeable in the subject matter.
(c) An individual’s successful completion of a course is verified prior to issuing a record of course completion.
(1) At each in-person continuing education course, verification shall be achieved by confirming the identity of the license or certificate holder. Acceptable means of confirming identity are:
(A) Checking an official government-issued photo identification, or
(B) Using a verification process that ensures an official government-issued photo identification has been checked.
(2) For interactive online and webinar continuing education courses, verification shall be achieved by meeting the requirement of section 6512.2(a)(3).
(d) The course follows the approved agenda or syllabus; changes to an approved agenda or syllabus must be submitted in writing and approved by the Director.
(e) Sufficient resources are available for verifying and monitoring attendance and participation, including:
(1) Tracking when the attendee arrives and leaves the course and the continuing education hours earned within that time period.
(2) Notifying all attendees to minimize personal distractions including electronic devices.
(3) Ensuring instructors and speakers are not accredited continuing education hours for time presenting or not actively participating in the course as an attendee.
(f) Course credit is given on a one-to-one basis in the appropriate category (i.e. one hour of course attendance and participation is equivalent to one hour continuing education credit).
(g) Records of completion are given to attendees only upon the conclusion of the attendee’s participation and reflect the actual hours earned by each attendee.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Section 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

6512.4. Rejection or Revocation of Continuing Education Course Hours.

(a) The Director may audit or monitor courses given by any course sponsor and may revoke approval of continuing education hours for a course when:
(1) The course did not follow the approved agenda or syllabus, or covered false or misleading information; or
(2) The course sponsor violated Food and Agricultural Code section 11792 in connection with that course.
(b) The Director may reject or revoke a continuing education course if the course sponsor violated any provision of Division 6 of the Food and Agricultural Code or regulations adopted pursuant to that Division in connection with that continuing education course.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Section 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

6513. Records of Continuing Education Courses.

(a) Recordkeeping responsibilities of the continuing education sponsor.
(1) For each sponsored continuing education course, the continuing education course sponsor shall maintain a record of all license and certificate holders who have successfully earned continuing education hours.
(2) Each record must be kept for three years from the completion date of the course.
(3) Within 15 business days of successful completion of a course, the continuing education sponsor shall provide each license and certificate holder with a record of course completion.
(4) Each record must contain the information specified in (c).
(b) Recordkeeping responsibilities of the license or certificate holder.
(1) Each license and certificate holder specified in sections 6511 and 6584 shall maintain a record of all completed continuing education courses.
(2) Each record must be kept for three years from the completion date of the course.
(3) Each record must contain the information specified in (c).
(c) The records specified in (a) and (b) of this section must include:
(1) License or certificate holder's name;
(2) License or certificate number;
(3) Title of the course;
(4) Name of the continuing education sponsor;
(5) Location of the course;
(6) Course completion date;
(7) Number of hours attended in each continuing education category;
(8) The course identification code assigned by the Director;
(9) The license or certificate holder's signature confirming attendance.
(d) In addition to the records required to be maintained in (a), the instructor or sponsoring organization shall submit, at a minimum, the information required in (c)(1)-(8) to the Department within 14 days after the completion of the course for each license and certificate holder. The information shall be submitted over the Internet using the Department's online Web site (www.cdpr.ca.gov) or via an electronic data file transfer process. At the time of submission the sponsor shall electronically attest that the records submitted are true and correctly reflect the continuing education hours earned and accredited to each attendee.
(e) The records specified in (a) and (b) must be submitted to the Director or County Agricultural Commissioner upon request.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Sections 11502.5 and 12980.1(c), Food and Agricultural Code.

6514. Regional Accreditation Committees.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code.

Reference: Sections 11502.5 and 12986, Food and Agricultural Code.