{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"12642","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 12642","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, LIVESTOCK REMEDIES, AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS [12500. - 15340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.5. Produce Carrying Pesticide Residue [12501. - 12674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-7/chapter-1.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Abatement as Public Nuisance [12641. - 12649.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-7/chapter-1.5/article-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 717, Sec. 11.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any lot of produce which is found to carry pesticide residue in excess of any maximum which is provided in this chapter, or in excess of a permissible tolerance, together with its containers, is a public nuisance, and if not disposed of pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fac/12601\">12601</a>) of this chapter, is subject to disposal on complaint of the director to a court of competent jurisdiction.</p>","text":"Any lot of produce which is found to carry pesticide residue in excess of any maximum which is provided in this chapter, or in excess of a permissible tolerance, together with its containers, is a public nuisance, and if not disposed of pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 12601) of this chapter, is subject to disposal on complaint of the director to a court of competent jurisdiction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/abatement-as-public-nuisance-12642","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}