Food and Agricultural Code section 5551

Any 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.