San Diego County regulates pesticide use through the Agriculture, Weights & Measures Department. The county implements an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for public facilities. Property owners must maintain structures free of pest infestations under the California Building Standards Code and San Diego Municipal Code housing standards.
San Diego County's Agriculture, Weights & Measures Pesticide Regulation Program regulates pesticide use to protect human health and the environment through permits, outreach, inspections, illness investigations, and enforcement. San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 2 (Pest Control) in the San Diego County Administrative Code establishes pest control regulations for county facilities using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles that prioritize non-chemical methods. For residential and commercial properties, the California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 requires habitable buildings to be maintained free of rodent, insect, and vermin infestations. Landlords are responsible for pest control in multi-unit residential buildings under California Civil Code Section 1941.1 (warranty of habitability). San Diego's housing inspection program, administered by the Development Services Department, enforces maintenance standards including pest-free conditions. The California Structural Pest Control Board (under the Department of Consumer Affairs) licenses all pest control operators in the state.
Housing code violations: notice to comply, escalating fines. Unlicensed pest control application: misdemeanor under CA Business & Professions Code. Pesticide misuse: county administrative penalties.
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