Section 5551.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 5551.
in effectAny neglected or abandoned plant or crop is a public nuisance in any of the following circumstances:
(a)
It is a menace to the agriculture of the county, district, or vicinity because of the existence of any pest, in or on it.
(b)
It is a menace to the agriculture of the county, district, or vicinity because of the existence of any other condition than the condition described in subdivision (a).
(c)
It is a host plant of, or provides a favorable or likely harbor for, any pest.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026