Section 5025.5 Of Article 2. General Provisions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
5025.5
. (a) The department, in consultation with the University of
California, the United States Department of Agriculture, and members
of the scientific community with expertise in exotic pest managment,
shall conduct a study on the desirability and feasibility of
establishing an Exotic Pest Research Containment Facility, which
shall, as a primary function, conduct exotic pest research and
perform additional activities with respect to the administration,
training, service, and diagnostics relating to exotic pests. The
research of the facility shall emphasize flexibility and adaptability
to accommodate technological advances and research into new exotic
pest problem areas. The study shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
(1) The availability of funding for the facility from federal,
state, local, and private sources.
(2) Whether to locate the facility within or outside of
California.
(3) Protocol for access to and operation of the facility.
(b) The department shall report its findings and recommendations
to the Legislature, not later than January 1, 1992.