Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.
The department shall maintain a program of vector biology and control including, but not limited to, the following:
(a)Providing consultation and assistance to local vector control agencies in developing and conducting programs for the prevention and control of vectors.
(b)Surveillance of vectors and vector-borne diseases.
(c)Coordinating and conducting
emergency vector control, as required.
(d)Training and certifying government agency vector control technicians.
(e)Disseminating information to the public regarding protection from vectors and vector-borne diseases.