California § 6523 - If the pest may be exterminated or controlled by treatment or processing which is

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 6523 — If the pest may be exterminated or controlled by treatment or processing which is, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6523. If the pest may be exterminated or controlled by treatment or processing which is

If the pest may be exterminated or controlled by treatment or processing which is prescribed by the commissioner, and if the commissioner determines that the nature of the pest is such that no damage can be caused to agriculture through such treatment, processing, or procedure incidental thereto, the shipment may be treated or processed, under the supervision of, and in a manner and within a time satisfactory to, the commissioner. The treatment or processing shall be at the expense of the owner or bailee of the shipment. If the shipment is so treated or processed, it may be released to the consignee.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6523

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6523 cover?

Section 6523 ("If the pest may be exterminated or controlled by treatment or processing which is") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 6523?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 6523 apply to my situation?

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