Section 12980 Of Article 10.5. Pesticides And Worker Safety From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 7. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 10.5.
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. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is
necessary and desirable to provide for the safe use of pesticides and
for safe working conditions for farmworkers, pest control
applicators, and other persons handling, storing, or applying
pesticides, or working in and about pesticide-treated areas.
The Legislature further finds and declares that the development of
regulations relating to pesticides and worker safety should be the
joint and mutual responsibility of the Department of Food and
Agriculture and the State Department of Health Services.
The Legislature further finds and declares that in carrying out
the provisions of this article, the University of California, the
Department of Industrial Relations, and any other similar institution
or agency should be consulted.