Section 12841.2 Of Article 4.5. Assessments From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 7. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 4.5.
12841.2
. (a) The Department of Pesticide Regulation shall create a
program to conduct outreach and education activities for worker
safety, environmental safety, school safety, and proper pesticide
handling and use, to include, but not be limited to, the following
issues and criteria:
(1) The program shall encompass all communities, including urban,
rural, and suburban communities.
(2) All potential exposure opportunities, including household,
industrial, and agricultural uses.
(3) Rights and procedures of workers and those potentially exposed
to pesticides and how to file confidential complaints.
(b) The program shall be conducted in accordance with the
department's environmental justice guidelines.
(c) The director shall appoint an advisory committee of interested
stakeholders to provide input on the development and implementation
of the program.
(d) This program shall compliment and not replace other outreach
efforts currently in place not dealing with the issues addressed
within this program.