Section 5771 Of Article 4.5. Notice Requirements From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 8. >> Article 4.5.
5771
. When the secretary proclaims an eradication project in an
urban area pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 5761),
where the eradication plan includes potential aerial application of a
pesticide, the secretary or the commissioner, pursuant to this
article, shall do all of the following before aerially applying a
pesticide to effect the eradication:
(a) Conduct at least one public hearing, to include a presentation
by the department and the opportunity for public comment, in the
area to consider all alternatives to aerial application of a
pesticide.
(b) Seek an evaluation of human health risks and environmental
risks jointly prepared by the Department of Pesticide Regulation and
the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, including
findings and recommendations regarding environmental and human risks
of the proposed use of a pesticide by aerial application.
(c) Notify residents and physicians practicing in the area, and
the local broadcast and print media.