Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
DIVISION 4. PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL [5001 - 8808]
( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) PART 1. GENERALLY [5001 - 6299]
( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) CHAPTER 9. Specific Pest Control and Abatement Provisions [5901 - 6049]
( Chapter 9 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) ARTICLE 7. Beet Leafhopper Control [6031 - 6043]
( Article 7 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1017. ) 6031.
The necessity of controlling beet leafhopper, the only known vector of the curly top virus, is recognized by the Legislature as being in the public benefit. The state’s agricultural business economy could be seriously damaged if measures are not continued to prevent the transmittal of curly top virus by this insect. Since the control program primarily is carried on in uncultivated areas, involving both private and public lands, often far removed from the areas receiving benefits, it is necessary for a state agency to take primary responsibility. The Legislature therefore supports a program jointly funded by industry and public funds whereby protection is provided to both home gardens and commercial crops.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1017.)