1. (a) Each person intending to apply any pesticide labeled toxic to bees to a blossoming plant shall, prior to the application, inquire of the commissioner or of a notification service designated by the commissioner, whether any apiary operator with apiaries within one mile of the application site, or their designated representative, has requested notification of such application.

2. (b) If the person performing pest control is made aware of a request for notification pursuant to subsection (a), he or she shall notify the apiary operator, or their designated representative, at least 48 hours in advance of the application. The notification must include:

   1. (1) time and place the application is to be made;
   2. (2) crop and acreage to be treated;
   3. (3) method of application;
   4. (4) active ingredient(s) and dosage rate of the pesticide to be applied; and

   5. (5) how the person performing pest control may be contacted by the apiary operator or their designated representative.

      This advance notification time may be increased or decreased by the commissioner, or by an agreement of both the apiary operator, or their designated representative, and the person performing the pest control work.

Note: Authority cited: Section 29102, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 29102, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 6654 to new section 6983, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 12-30-2021; operative 1-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2021, No. 53).