2007 California Health and Safety Code Article 1. Vector Biology And Control

CA Codes (hsc:116110-116112)

116110.  The department shall maintain a program of vector biology
and control including, but not limited to, the following:
   (a) Providing consultation and assistance to local vector control
agencies in developing and conducting programs for the prevention and
control of vectors.
   (b) Surveillance of vectors and vector-borne diseases.
   (c) Coordinating and conducting emergency vector control, as
required.
   (d) Training and certifying government agency vector control
technicians.
   (e) Disseminating information to the public regarding protection
from vectors and vector-borne diseases.



116111.  The department may provide any necessary and proper
assistance and support to the vector control programs of counties,
cities, cities and counties, mosquito abatement and vector control
districts, and pest abatement districts.


116112.  The Vectorborne Disease Account is hereby established
within the State Treasury.  When appropriated by the Legislature, the
funds deposited in the Vectorborne Disease Account shall be
available for expenditure by the department to support activities for
the prevention, surveillance, and control of vectorborne diseases
and to support other activities that carry out the purposes of this
part.