Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 6990.16

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 26, June 28, 2024

Section 6990.16 - Neonicotinoid Use on Miscellaneous Crops

The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a miscellaneous crop: coffee, peanuts, globe artichokes, hops, mint, and tobacco.

(a)Coffee and peanuts.

(1) Application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited during bloom.

(2) Application of more than one neonicotinoid active ingredient during the growing season is prohibited.

(3) Use of more than one application method, soil or foliar, during the growing season is prohibited.

(4) If managed pollinators will be used during the growing season, then application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited.

(b)Globe artichokes, hops, mint, and tobacco. When globe artichokes, hops, mint, and tobacco crops are harvested before bloom, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is not subject to the provisions of this article. Otherwise, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is prohibited.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6990.16

1. New section filed 4-10-2023; operative 1-1-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2023, No. 15).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 12976, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 12824 and 12838, Food and Agricultural Code.

1. New section filed 4-10-2023; operative 1/1/2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2023, No. 15).