Section 8766 Of Part 5.5. Olive, Stone, And Pome Fruit Pest District Control Law From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 4. >> Part 5.5.
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. The district shall have perpetual succession and may do all
of the following:
(a) Sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings in all courts
and tribunals of competent jurisdiction. Section 820.9 of the
Government Code applies to this subdivision.
(b) Adopt a seal and alter it at pleasure.
(c) Take by grant, purchase, gift, devise, lease, or otherwise,
and hold, use and enjoy, and lease, or otherwise dispose of, real and
personal property of every kind and description within or without
the district necessary to the full and convenient exercise of its
powers.
(d) Cause assessments to be levied, as provided in this chapter to
pay any obligation of the district and to accomplish the purposes of
the district in the manner provided in this part.
(e) Make contracts, and employ, except as otherwise provided in
this part, all persons, firms, and corporations necessary to carry
out the purposes and the powers of the district, and at any salary,
wage, or other compensation as the board of directors shall
determine.
(f) Eradicate, remove, or prevent the spread of any and all olive,
stone, or pome fruit pests.
(g) Enter into or upon any land included within the boundaries of
the district for the purpose of inspecting and treating the olive,
stone, or pome fruit trees and other host plants and fruit growing on
them.
(h) Perform any and all acts either within or outside the district
necessary or proper to fully and completely carry out the purposes
for which the district was organized.