§ 5.20.050. Detection.  


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  • (a)

    If apple maggot is detected in a commercial orchard, the orchard shall be treated at the cost of the orchard owner using conventional pest control practices in a manner approved by and under the supervision of the county agricultural commissioner. The owner shall also reimburse the county agricultural commissioner for the cost of supervising the treatment.

    (b)

    If apple maggot is detected in an orchard and the aforementioned treatment is not conducted as required, the pest shall be abated as provided in Section 5401 et seq., Food and Agricultural Code of California.

    (c)

    Fruit from an orchard in which apple maggot has been detected is prohibited movement from the orchard unless the aforementioned treatment is conducted or the fruit is moved for processing under written authorization of the county agricultural commissioner.

(Ord. 2632 § 2 (part), 1993)