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Cal. FAC § 5704

This is the official text of Cal. FAC § 5704, part of California’s Food and Agricultural Code — regulates farming, food safety, and agricultural commerce.

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Official statutory text

It is unlawful for any person to move any plant or other host or possible carrier from the premises on which a hold notice has been issued, except under the written permission of the director or commissioner and in accordance with the conditions which are stated in the written permission.

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