Invasive species: noxious weeds: online marketplaces.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits online marketplaces from accepting payments for the sale or delivery of noxious weeds to addresses within California. The Secretary of Food and Agriculture can levy administrative penalties on marketplaces that violate this rule, up to $75,000 per violation, and can also seek reimbursement for any damage caused. Funds collected from penalties will be deposited into the Noxious Weed Management Account.
Key provisions
- Prohibits online marketplaces from accepting payments for noxious weed sales to California addresses.
- Authorizes the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to levy administrative penalties on violating marketplaces.
- Penalties range from $25,000 to $75,000 depending on the number of violations.
- Allows the Secretary to seek reimbursement for remediation costs associated with violations.
- Funds collected from penalties are deposited into the Noxious Weed Management Account.
- Defines ‘online marketplace’ and ‘third-party seller’ for the purpose of the bill.
- Establishes a clear process for enforcement by the Secretary.
- Specifies the amount of penalties that can be levied.
Who is affected
- Online marketplaces
- Third-party sellers
- Individuals purchasing noxious weeds online
- California residents
- The Department of Food and Agriculture
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