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2009 California Food and Agricultural Code - Section 6321-6323 :: Article 2. Tephritidae Fruit Flies
FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODESECTION 6321-6323
6321. It is unlawful for any person to import into, or transport thereafter within, the state any plant, fruit, or vegetable which is known to be, or may become, a host of any species of the fruit fly family Tephritidae from any territory, state, or district where such species of Tephritidae is known to exist except under permit and regulation of the director if the director finds that the species is harmless to agriculture or that an effective treatment of the hosts eliminates fruit fly risk. 6322. Any plant, fruit, or vegetable which is known to be, or which may become, a host of any species of the fruit fly family Tephritidae, together with its containers and packing, shall be refused entry or transportation within the state. 6323. Any plant, fruit, or vegetable which is known to be, or which may become, a host of any species of the fruit fly Tephritidae, which is imported into, or transported thereafter within, this state shall be immediately destroyed at the expense of the owner or bailee unless it is imported or transported under permit and in accordance with regulations of the director.
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