SECTIONS 5251-5255 - California Statutes

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE

SECTION 5251-5255

5251. Upon the discovery of any pest, the director shall
immediately report the discovery to the commissioner of the county in
which the pest is found.

5252. The director shall furnish to the commissioner a statement as
to the best known means or methods for eradicating or controlling
the discovered pest and advise him of the procedure or treatment to
prevent the further spread of the pest.

5253. The commissioner shall disseminate all or any portion of the
statement in whatever manner he may deem is best suited to inform
persons that own or have charge or possession of any premises or
appliances within the county where there is a probability of the
presence of the pest.

5254. In any county where there is no commissioner, or if the
director finds that the commissioner has failed or neglected to use
all reasonable means to effect the control or eradication of any
discovered pest, the director may undertake the control or
eradication of the pest. He may exercise any power or authority which
is conferred on the commissioner by this division.

5255. In any proceeding which is commenced pursuant to Section
5254, any duty, jurisdiction, or authority which is conferred on the
commissioner by this division is conferred or imposed upon and
transferred to the director.