{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"8554","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 8554","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 5. CITRUS PEST DISTRICT CONTROL LAW [8401. - 8759.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-4/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Powers and Duties of the District [8551. - 8568.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-4/part-5/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 904, Sec. 16.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In order to expedite the elimination of the source of citrus tristeza virus, if it appears to the board that the cost of testing, indexing, or retesting trees to determine infection may exceed the cost of removal, plus the payment of limited compensation, a district may, with the consent of the owner, remove and pay limited compensation pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fac/8553\">8553</a> for trees which have not been determined to be infected with citrus tristeza virus.</p>","text":"In order to expedite the elimination of the source of citrus tristeza virus, if it appears to the board that the cost of testing, indexing, or retesting trees to determine infection may exceed the cost of removal, plus the payment of limited compensation, a district may, with the consent of the owner, remove and pay limited compensation pursuant to Section 8553 for trees which have not been determined to be infected with citrus tristeza virus.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/powers-and-duties-of-the-district-8554","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}