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1. The difference between California laws and DPR
regulations is that laws are:
A. Passed by County Agricultural Commissioners
B. Passed by the California Legislature, and regulations are adopted by DPR to carry out
the laws
C. Supplements to federal regulations
D. Adopted by DPR and signed by the Governor
✅Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laws are enacted by the Legislature, while DPR regulations explain how those laws
are implemented.
2. Which is NOT a purpose of California pesticide and pest
control laws?
A. Protecting workers from pesticide exposure
B. Ensuring safe and effective pesticide use
C. Encouraging people to use more pesticides
D. Protecting public health and safety
✅Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The laws regulate and limit pesticide use, not promote increased use.
3. Which agency helps DPR enforce pesticide laws in
California?
A. County Department of Health
B. State Department of Water Resources
C. State Department of Labor
D. County Agricultural Commissioner
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✅Correct Answer: D
Rationale: County Agricultural Commissioners (CACs) are the primary local enforcement
authority.
4. County Agricultural Commissioners may adopt
supplemental pesticide regulations with approval from the:
A. Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
B. Office of the Governor
C. County Board of Supervisors
D. California State Legislature
✅Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DPR must approve any local supplemental pesticide regulations.
5. Which item is considered pesticide labeling?
A. Spray nozzle catalog
B. Printed pesticide advertisement
C. Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
D. Written recommendation
✅Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Federal regulations referenced on a label are legally part of labeling.
6. If a pesticide registration lapses, dealers may sell existing
stock for:
A. No time at all
B. Up to two years
C. One year
D. An unlimited time
✅Correct Answer: B
Rationale: California allows sale and delivery for two years after lapse unless restricted.
1. The difference between California laws and DPR
regulations is that laws are:
A. Passed by County Agricultural Commissioners
B. Passed by the California Legislature, and regulations are adopted by DPR to carry out
the laws
C. Supplements to federal regulations
D. Adopted by DPR and signed by the Governor
✅Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laws are enacted by the Legislature, while DPR regulations explain how those laws
are implemented.
2. Which is NOT a purpose of California pesticide and pest
control laws?
A. Protecting workers from pesticide exposure
B. Ensuring safe and effective pesticide use
C. Encouraging people to use more pesticides
D. Protecting public health and safety
✅Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The laws regulate and limit pesticide use, not promote increased use.
3. Which agency helps DPR enforce pesticide laws in
California?
A. County Department of Health
B. State Department of Water Resources
C. State Department of Labor
D. County Agricultural Commissioner
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✅Correct Answer: D
Rationale: County Agricultural Commissioners (CACs) are the primary local enforcement
authority.
4. County Agricultural Commissioners may adopt
supplemental pesticide regulations with approval from the:
A. Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
B. Office of the Governor
C. County Board of Supervisors
D. California State Legislature
✅Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DPR must approve any local supplemental pesticide regulations.
5. Which item is considered pesticide labeling?
A. Spray nozzle catalog
B. Printed pesticide advertisement
C. Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
D. Written recommendation
✅Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Federal regulations referenced on a label are legally part of labeling.
6. If a pesticide registration lapses, dealers may sell existing
stock for:
A. No time at all
B. Up to two years
C. One year
D. An unlimited time
✅Correct Answer: B
Rationale: California allows sale and delivery for two years after lapse unless restricted.
