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CA Food & Agri Code § 7271 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 1.7 - Noxious Weeds Management|Section 7271.

7271.  (a) The Legislature designates the department as the lead department in noxious weed management and the department is responsible for the implementation of this article in cooperation with the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency.(b) There is hereby created in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund the Noxious Weed Management Account.(c) Moneys appropriated for expenditure by the secretary for the purposes of this article may be spent without regard to fiscal year and shall be allocated as follows:(1) Sixty percent of the moneys in the account shall be made available to eligible weed management areas or county agricultural commissioners for the control and abatement of noxious and invasive weeds according to an approved integrated weed management plan. These control moneys shall be made available through a grant program administered by the department. Proposals shall be evaluated based on the strategic importance for local and regional eradication of high priority noxious and invasive weeds.(2) (A) Twenty percent shall be made available toward research on the biology, ecology, or management of noxious and invasive weeds; the mapping, risk assessment, and prioritization of weeds; the prevention of weed introduction and spread; and education and outreach activities. These moneys shall be made available to qualified applicants through a grant program administered by the department. Proposals shall be evaluated in consultation with the Range Management Advisory Committee, established pursuant to Section 741 of the Public Resources Code, with an emphasis placed on funding of needs-based, applied, and practical research.(B) For purposes of this paragraph, a qualified applicant includes nonprofits, publicly funded educational institutions, state and local agencies, and California Native American tribes.(3) Twenty percent shall be made available to the department, and shall only be used for the following purposes:(A) Carrying out the provisions of this article.(B) Developing noxious weed control strategies.(C) Seeking new, effective biological control agents for the long-term control of noxious weeds.(D) Conducting private and public workshops as needed to discuss and plan weed management strategies with all interested and affected local, state, and federal agencies, private landowners, educational institutions, interest groups, and county agricultural commissioners.(E) Appointing a noxious weed coordinator and weed mapping specialist to assist in weed inventory, mapping, and control strategies.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 870, Sec. 2. (AB 2470) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7272 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 1.7 - Noxious Weeds Management|Section 7272.

7272.  (a) To be eligible to receive funding from the Noxious Weed Management Account pursuant to this article, a weed management area, as defined in subdivision (b), shall be formed in a county or other geographic area.(b) A “weed management area” is a local organization that brings together all interested landowners, land managers (private, city, county, state, and federal), special districts, and the public in a county or other geographical area for the purpose of coordinating and combining their action and expertise to deal with their common weed control problems. The organization shall function under the authority of a mutually developed memorandum of understanding and subject to statutory and regulatory requirements. A weed management area may be voluntarily governed by a chairperson or a steering committee.(c) Not more than 10 percent of the noxious weed management funds distributed to a weed management area subject to this section may be used by that local organization for meeting, travel, administration, and coordination costs.(d) Each weed management area within the state shall create a cost-share integrated management plan for the management of noxious weeds within that area. The plan shall be submitted to the department for review, approval, and funding.(e) The secretary and weed management areas shall consider the use of the California Conservation Corp and local conservation corps to assist in implementing integrated weed management plans pursuant to this article.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 315, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7272.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 1.7 - Noxious Weeds Management|Section 7272.5.

7272.5.  (a) To be eligible to receive funding from the Noxious Weed Management Account pursuant to this article, a county agricultural commissioner shall submit a cost-share integrated weed management plan to implement an aggressive control program for noxious weeds. The goals of the program shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:(1) Increase the profitability and value of cropland and rangeland.(2) Decrease the costs of roadside, park, and waterway maintenance.(3) Reduce the fire hazard and fire control costs in the state.(4) Protect the biodiversity of native ecosystems.(5) Maintain the recreational and aesthetic value of open space, recreational, and public areas.(6) Increase water supply and flow.(b) Funds dispersed pursuant to this section shall be allocated on the basis of the total number of infested acres in each county and the degree of infestation that exists in the counties, and shall be only used for the following purposes upon submission of a plan approved by county boards of supervisors and the department:(1) Operation of programs by the county agricultural commissioner for control of noxious weeds along county roads and other local government owned property.(2) Matching funds for control of noxious weeds on city owned streets, parks, rights-of-way, and other public areas.(3) Disseminating biological control agents by the county agricultural commissioner for the long-term control of yellow starthistle or other noxious weeds.(4) Abatement of noxious weed infestations on land vital to the success of the program.(5) Not more than 10 percent of the noxious weed management funds distributed to a county agricultural commissioner subject to this section may be used by that commissioner for meeting, travel, administration, and coordination costs.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 271, Sec. 3. (AB 2402) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7273 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 1.7 - Noxious Weeds Management|Section 7273.

7273.  (a) The department shall designate and provide staff support to an oversight committee to monitor this article and shall consider input from weed management areas, county agricultural commissioners, and the Range Management Advisory Committee.(b) The membership of the oversight committee shall include an equitable number of representatives from each of the following interests:(1) Livestock production.(2) Agricultural crop protection.(3) Forest products industry.(4) California Invasive Plant Council.(5) Research institutions.(6) Wildlife conservation groups.(7) Environmental groups.(8) Resource conservation districts.(9) The general public.(10) Local government.(11) The Department of Fish and Wildlife.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 271, Sec. 4. (AB 2402) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7275 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 1.7 - Noxious Weeds Management|Section 7275.

7275.  (a) The department is authorized to operate a government-volunteer partnership Adopt-A-Riverway Program.(b) The department may receive funds or services from any person to assist a weed management area in implementing an integrated weed management plan, pursuant to this article.(c) Adopt-A-Riverway Program activities may include the following activities, provided the activities are completed as part of an approved integrated weed management plan and are coordinated with the responsible local agency:(1) Planting and establishing native seedling trees, native grasses, and wildflowers along the adopted riverway.(2) Removal of litter and noxious and invasive plant species.(d) Adopt-A-Riverway Program activities shall be conducted only on publicly owned land unless permission is granted by the owner or owners of private property for program activities to take place on their property as well.(e) Activities undertaken pursuant to subdivision (c) are subject to review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code) and any state or locally adopted river management or conservancy plan.(f) The secretary may request a local authority to authorize a courtesy sign to be placed on a county highway or city street, near the riverway, pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1975) of Division 2.7 of the Streets and Highways Code.(g) It is the intent of the Legislature that the duties and responsibilities of the department, as provided for in this section, be accomplished by utilizing existing staff resources, as available.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 675, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7276 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 1.7 - Noxious Weeds Management|Section 7276.

7276.  (a) The Adopt-A-Riverway Fund is hereby established in the State Treasury. The fund is a trust fund and shall contain money and any other proceeds donated, appropriated, transferred, or otherwise received for purposes pertaining to the Adopt-A-Riverway Program. The secretary may collect for deposit into the fund, gifts, donations, bequests, and moneys made available from federal, state, and local sources.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7271, the secretary of the department shall award grants from the Adopt-A-Riverway Fund to weed management areas, as defined by subdivision (b) of Section 7272, for the purpose of integrated weed management along riverways and in riparian habitats consistent with Sections 7272 and 7272.5.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7271, the secretary of the department may award grants from the Adopt-A-Riverway Fund to nonprofit organizations for integrated weed management along riverways and in riparian habitats. The department shall establish regulations for grant eligibility and award pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Fifteen percent of the total moneys in the Adopt-A-Riverway Fund shall be made available to the department, to be used only for the following purposes:(1) Carrying out the provisions of this article.(2) Developing of noxious weed control strategies.(3) Seeking new, effective biological control agents for the long-term control of noxious weeds.(4) Conducting private and public workshops as needed to discuss and plan weed management strategies with all interested and affected local, state, and federal agencies, private landowners, educational institutions, interest groups, and county agricultural commissioners.(e) Upon receipt of donations to the fund totaling a minimum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), up to 5 percent of any individual donation of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more may be used for courtesy signs to be produced, placed, and maintained pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1975) of Division 2.7 of the Streets and Highways Code.(f) All startup costs incurred by the state in establishing the Adopt-A-Riverway Program shall be reimbursed to the General Fund from the Adopt-A-Riverway Fund before any money or other proceeds in the fund may be expended for program purposes or transferred by grant award.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 675, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7301 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 2 - Camelthorn|Section 7301.

7301.  Camelthorn is a public nuisance. It may be abated by summary action or otherwise pursuant to the law which relates to the abatement of public nuisance.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 118.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7302 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 2 - Camelthorn|Section 7302.

7302.  The director shall eradicate camelthorn wherever it exists in this state.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 118.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7303 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 2 - Camelthorn|Section 7303.

7303.  The expense incurred by the director in eradicating camelthorn shall be borne as follows:(a) One-third by the state, to be paid out of any sum appropriated for such purpose.(b) One-third by the county in which the land is located on which such camelthorn exists.(c) One-third by the owner of the land.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 118.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7304 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 2 - Camelthorn|Section 7304.

7304.  The board of supervisors may direct the commissioner to proceed with the abatement of the camelthorn pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 5401), Part 1 of this division. If the commissioner does so, the board of supervisors shall allow and pay the share of the county and the share of the owner of the land out of the general fund of the county.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 118.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 1 - Weeds|ARTICLE 2 - Camelthorn|Section 7305.

7305.  The share of the expense of eradication which is required by Section 7303 to be borne by the owner of the land is a lien on the land against which the expense is chargeable. The provisions of Sections 5429 to 5436, inclusive, apply, insofar as possible, to such lien.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 7501.

7501.  It is unlawful for any person to disseminate the seed of any pest within this state.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 7502.

7502.  The enforcement of this chapter is under the supervision of the director. He shall make such regulations as he may deem necessary to properly carry out the provisions of this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7503 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 7503.

7503.  The provisions of this chapter are in addition to the requirements which are specified in the following provisions of this code:(a) Article 1 (commencing with Section 5701), Chapter 8, Part 1 of this division.(b) Article 2 (commencing with Section 5721), Chapter 8, Part 1 of this division.(c) Article 3 (commencing with Section 5741), Chapter 8, Part 1 of this division.(d) Article 3 (commencing with Section 6341), Chapter 1, Part 2 of this division.(e) Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 6501), Part 2 of this division.(f) Articles 2 (commencing with Section 6921), 3 (commencing with Section 6941), and 4 (commencing with Section 6961), Chapter 2 of Part 3 of this division. (g) Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 52251) of Division 18.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7531 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 2 - Certificates|Section 7531.

7531.  To prevent the dissemination of the seed of any pest through the medium of crop seed for planting, the commissioner of each county may issue certificates which state that the crop seed is free from the seed of any pest.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7532 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 2 - Certificates|Section 7532.

7532.  The commissioner may issue the certificate if all of the following requirements are complied with:(a) The applicant is the grower of any crop seed within this state.(b) The applicant notifies the commissioner who has jurisdiction where such crop seed is being grown of his intention to harvest the crop seed for planting purposes not less than 10 days prior to the date of harvest of such crop seed.(c) The applicant, after notice to him of such requirement, has complied with any requirement of the commissioner with respect to the removal of any pest which is growing in the crop and which may be harvested with the crop seed.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7533 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 2 - Certificates|Section 7533.

7533.  The commissioner, upon receipt of a notice from any person who is the grower of any crop seed within the commissioner’s jurisdiction of such person’s intention to harvest crop seed not less than 10 days prior to the date of harvest, may cause a field inspection to be made of such crop. If any pest is found growing in such crop, the seed of which may be harvested with such crop seed, the commissioner shall serve a notice which specifies the particular pest that is growing in such crop and the methods to be used in removing the pest which is found in the crop.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7534 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 2 - Certificates|Section 7534.

7534.  It is unlawful for any person to alter, deface, or otherwise misuse a certificate which is issued pursuant to this article.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7571 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 3 - Seed Screenings and Cleanings|Section 7571.

7571.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 7572, it is unlawful for any person to move any seed screenings or cleanings from crop seed from the place where they may be unless one of the following first has been done:(a) The seed screenings or cleanings have been inspected by the commissioner and found to be free from the seed of any pest.(b) The seed screenings or cleanings have been processed under the supervision of, and to the satisfaction of, the commissioner by grinding, or otherwise, to render the seed of any pest incapable of reproduction.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7572 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 3 - Seed Screenings and Cleanings|Section 7572.

7572.  The commissioner may permit the movement of seed screenings or cleanings for the purpose of destruction or processing.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7573 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 3 - Seed Screenings and Cleanings|Section 7573.

7573.  If, upon inspection by the commissioner, any seed screenings or cleanings from crop seed are found to contain the seed of any pest, the commissioner shall give notice in writing of such fact to the person in possession of the screenings or cleanings. The notice shall order that the screenings or cleanings be processed or destroyed, as provided in this article, within 60 days.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7574 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 3 - Seed Screenings and Cleanings|Section 7574.

7574.  If the person that is notified by the commissioner is not the owner of the screenings or cleanings, the person so notified shall forthwith transmit the notice to the owner. He shall cause the screenings or cleanings to be processed or destroyed, as directed by the owner, pursuant to the provisions of this article.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7575 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 3 - Seed Screenings and Cleanings|Section 7575.

7575.  If the owner fails or neglects to direct the disposition of the screenings or cleanings within 10 days after the notice has been transmitted to him, the person in possession of the screenings or cleanings, at his option, may do one of the following:(a) Cause the screenings or cleanings to be processed and return to the owner the value of the screenings or cleanings less the cost of handling.(b) Destroy the screenings or cleanings. He is not liable to the owner for the destruction of such screenings or cleanings.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7576 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 3 - Seed Screenings and Cleanings|Section 7576.

7576.  Any lot of seed screenings or cleanings from crop seed which contains the seed of any pest, together with its containers, is a public nuisance. If such lot is not disposed of pursuant to this article, it is subject to seizure on complaint of the director or the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7577 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 3 - Seed Screenings and Cleanings|Section 7577.

7577.  The district attorney of the county in which the nuisance is found, at the request of the director or the commissioner, shall maintain, in the name of the people of the State of California, a civil action to abate and prevent such nuisance.(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 26.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 7578 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 4 - PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL|PART 4 - WEEDS AND PEST SEEDS|CHAPTER 2 - Pest Seeds|ARTICLE 3 - Seed Screenings and Cleanings|Section 7578.

7578.  Upon judgment and by order of the court, the lot which is a nuisance shall be handled in one of the following ways:(a) Condemned and destroyed in the manner directed by the court.(b) Denatured or otherwise processed to render the seed of any pest incapable of reproduction.(c) Released upon such conditions as the court may impose to insure that the nuisance will be abated.(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 25.)