§ 12997.8. — 12997.8. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 571, Sec. 3.)

(a)
(1)
A person who sells or uses a first-generation anticoagulant rodenticide or second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide in violation of Section 12978.7 or any regulations adopted pursuant to that section is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per day for each violation, in addition to any other penalty established by law.
(2)
In an action brought pursuant to paragraph (1), the court may enjoin the unlawful sale or use of a first-generation anticoagulant rodenticide or second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide, and may compel specific performance of an act or course of conduct necessary to protect a person, animal, crop, or property.
(b)
(1)
Civil penalties recovered pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Department of Pesticide Regulation Fund, and shall be available for expenditure to cover the department’s costs in administering and enforcing this section and Section 12978.7.
(2)
Any remaining civil penalties, after covering the costs described in paragraph (1), shall be available for expenditure for the purposes described in Section 6027.1.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 571, Sec. 3. (AB 2552) Effective January 1, 2025.