§ 751-050. DETECTION AND TREATMENT

(a)

If apple maggot is detected in a commercial orchard, the orchard owner shall treat the orchard, at the cost of the orchard owner, using conventional pest control practices in a manner approved by, and under the supervision of, the Sutter County Agricultural Commissioner. The owner shall reimburse Sutter County, at rates set by the Sutter County Board of Supervisors, for the cost of supervising the treatment.

(b)

If apple maggot is detected in an orchard and the treatment described in subsection (a) is not conducted as required, the pest shall be abated as provided in Food and Agricultural Code section 5401 et seq.

(c)

Fruit from an orchard in which apple maggot has been detected shall not be moved from the orchard unless the treatment described in subsection (a) is conducted or the fruit is moved for processing under written authorization of the Sutter County Agricultural Commissioner.