Section 5401 Of Article 1. Authority From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 1.

. Any premises, plants, conveyances or things which are infected or infested with any pest, or premises where any pest is found, are a public nuisance, and shall be prosecuted as such in all actions and proceedings. All remedies which are given by law for the prevention and abatement of a nuisance apply to such a public nuisance.