Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3, § 6990.15 – Neonicotinoid Use on Tropical and Subtropical Fruit, Edible and Inedible Peel (Crop Groups 23 and 24).

(a) Application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited during bloom.
(b) Application of more than one neonicotinoid active ingredient during the growing season is prohibited.
(c) Use of more than one application method, soil or foliar, during the growing season is prohibited.
(d) If managed pollinators will be used during the growing season, then application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited.

The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the tropical and subtropical fruit, edible and inedible peel crop groups.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 12976, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 12824 and 12838, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-2023; operative 1-1-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2023, No. 15).