{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"6003","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 6003","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL [5001. - 8808.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERALLY [5001. - 6299.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-4/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Specific Pest Control and Abatement Provisions [5901. - 6049.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-4/part-1/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Cotton Pest Control [6001. - 6006.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-4/part-1/chapter-9/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 167, Sec. 1.   Effective June 30, 1983.","effective":"1983-06-30","html":"<p>“First handler” means the first person who, as owner, agent, or broker, purchases, or otherwise acquires from a grower, possession or control of cotton.</p>","text":"“First handler” means the first person who, as owner, agent, or broker, purchases, or otherwise acquires from a grower, possession or control of cotton.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/cotton-pest-control-6003","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}