Food and Agricultural Code section 5601

On the day on which the citation is made returnable, the court shall hear the cause and decide whether or not the neglected or abandoned plant or crop shall be destroyed or removed. The hearing shall have precedence over all matters other than injunctions, older matters of the same character, and matters which are otherwise given precedence by law.

Source: Section 5601, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=5601.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1967; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Jul. 7, 2025

§ 5601's source at ca​.gov