This part shall be known as the Citrus Pest District Control Law.

It is the purpose of this part to make available a procedure for the organization, operation, government, and dissolution of districts for the more effective control and eradication of citrus pests, whichever products the district is established to protect.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this part.

“Board” means the board of directors of a district.

“Citrus acreage” means any parcel, tract, or lot of land with 25 or more citrus trees of any age growing on it, except a parcel, tract, or lot which is used as a nursery.

“Citrus pest” includes any infectious, transmissible, or contagious disease, any form of animal life, or any form of vegetable life infesting citrus trees or citrus fruits.

“District” means a citrus pest control district organized pursuant to this part.

“Number of trees per acre of average planting,” for the purpose of assessment pursuant to this part, shall be 100 trees per acre.

“Owner” includes joint owner, coowner, guardian, executor, administrator, or any other person that holds property in a trust capacity under appointment of court.

“Citrus” includes “citrous” and any plants of the genera Citrus, Fortunella, Poncirus, and all hybrids having one or more of such as parents.