Conditions of Use
Updated: March 1, 2026
Thank you for visiting the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) website and reviewing our use policy. You should also be aware that DPR has a Privacy Policy. By visiting this website, you are accepting the policies and practices described in this notice. This use policy is subject to change without notice.
Automatic Collection of Information/Cookies
When you visit a DPR website, you should be aware that data linking your computer to a particular website (a “cookie”) may be created. Temporary cookies may be used when necessary to complete a transaction, to process data submitted to us online, to facilitate an ongoing internet interaction, or to understand trends in the use of DPR websites. Cookies do not compromise your privacy or security. You can refuse cookies or delete them from your computer by using your web browser settings or any other widely available methods.
Security
DPR, as the developer and manager of this website, has taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure, including, but not limited to, authentication, monitoring, auditing, and encryption. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day practices of the entire State operating environment as part of its continuing commitment to risk management. This information should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other advice, or warranting as fail-proof, the security of information provided via the State’s supported website. The technical standards governing security are set and enforced by the California Department of Technology.
This website and the information it contains are provided as a public service by the State of California. This system is monitored to ensure proper operation, to verify the functioning of applicable security features, and for comparable purposes. Anyone using this system expressly consents to such monitoring. Unauthorized attempts to modify any information stored on this system, to defeat or circumvent security features, or to utilize this system for other than its intended purposes are prohibited and may result in criminal prosecution.
Links to Other Sites
Our website has links to sites DPR feel might be useful to you and which may provide services. When you click the link to another site, you are no longer on our site and are subject to the privacy and accessibility policies of the new site. DPR accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of external websites or external documents linked on this website.
Limitation of Liability
DPR attempts to maintain the highest accuracy of content on its website. Please report any errors or omissions to us by contacting cdprweb@cdpr.ca.gov.
DPR makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the absolute accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this website and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents. DPR shall not be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of materials or information described and/or contained in this site, including the use of any third-party information, and assumes no responsibility for a user’s use of any such material or information. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to the contents of this website or its hyperlinks to other internet resources.
Non-Endorsement
Reference in this website to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporate name are for the information and convenience of the public, and do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of California, DPR, or their employees or agents.
Ownership
Unless otherwise indicated, information presented on this website is considered part of the public domain. It may be distributed or copied as permitted by law. However, DPR uses copyrighted data on this website (for example, photographs, publications, and videos), which may require additional permissions prior to your use. Furthermore, the unique branding of the site and various official seals and marks may not be used without permission of DPR. In order to use any information on this website not owned or created by DPR you must seek permission directly from the owning (or holding) sources. DPR shall have the unlimited right to use for any purpose, free of any charge, any and all information submitted via this site, including any ideas, concepts, or techniques, except those submissions made under separate legal contract. Altering or distributing brochures, photographs, or videos for resale purposes is prohibited. For more information, please email cdprweb@cdpr.ca.gov.
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