(a) The board, subject to the approval of the director, may, in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce reasonably necessary rules and regulations relating to the practice of pest control and its various branches as established by Section 8560 and the administration of this chapter.
(b) The board shall consult with the Department of Pesticide Regulation when developing or adopting regulations that may affect the Department of Pesticide Regulation or a county agricultural commissioner’s responsibilities pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 12500) of the Food and Agricultural Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 12. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)