Agriculture / Weights and Measures

Hold Incoming Plants for Inspection in San Luis Obispo County

Plants coming into San Luis Obispo County are required by law to be held for inspection by County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures staff prior to being planted or made available for sale if they are accompanied by a “Blue Hold Tag” or other hold notice, arrive from outside of California, or fall under State or Federal quarantines. This applies to plants brought in by nurseries, garden centers, landscapers, and plant brokers, as well as residents.

• For plants coming in from Glassy-winged Sharpshooter infested counties, generally Southern California, it is important that you follow these step-by-step instructions. 
• For plants coming in from outside the state, or moved from one county to another within California and are not from a Glassy-winged Sharpshooter infested county, visit our Pest Exclusion Inspections page for more information on the inspection process.
• If you are not sure, or if you have questions, contact any of the three Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures Offices.