DPR 26-002 – Enforcement Response

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) proposes to adopt Title 3, California Code of Regulations (3 CCR) section 6132 and to amend sections 6128 and 6130. The pesticide regulatory program activities affected by the proposal are those pertaining to pesticide enforcement. In summary, the proposed action will revise appropriate enforcement responses to be taken by the county agricultural commissioner (CAC) each time a violation(s) occurs to improve effectiveness and clarity of the regulations. The proposed amendments establish clear standards for determining penalty amounts, ensure that serious and repeat violations receive appropriately elevated consequences consistent with progressive enforcement, and reduce variations in enforcement practices among counties. This proposed action will also add 3 CCR section 6132 to require transparent reporting by DPR on the use of its pesticide use enforcement authority under Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) section 12999.6(c). By providing refined definitions, structured penalty criteria, and explicit decision-making guidelines, the updated regulatory language improves transparency, promotes predictable and equitable enforcement outcomes, and supports DPR’s mandate to protect human health and the environment.

Three virtual public hearings will be held on July 8, 21, and 28 to receive oral and/or written comments regarding the proposed action.

• 06/12/2026 - 07/28/2026

Attachments

• Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action - English pdf  
• Aviso de Acción Reglamentaria Propuesta - Spanish pdf  
• Text of Proposed Regulations - English pdf  
• Three Party Memorandum of Understanding on Pesticide Episodic Reporting, Investigation, and Enforcement in the State of California, issued December 13, 2024 - English pdf  
• Initial Statement of Reasons - English pdf  
• Declaración Inicial de Razones e Informe Público - Spanish pdf  
• Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement (Form 399) - English pdf  

Hearings