California AB2143 prohibits online marketplaces from facilitating the sale of noxious weeds and imposes penalties for violations.

California AB2143 adds provisions to the Food and Agricultural Code, prohibiting online marketplaces from facilitating the sale or shipment of noxious weeds for delivery within the state. The bill defines "online marketplace" and "third-party seller," and mandates that marketplaces implement reasonable controls to prevent such sales. The Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture can levy administrative penalties for violations, with escalating fines for repeat offenses. Revenues from these penalties will fund enforcement costs. The law becomes effective April 1, 2027.

California AB2143 prohibits online marketplaces from facilitating the sale of noxious weeds and imposes penalties for violations.

California AB2143 adds provisions to the Food and Agricultural Code, prohibiting online marketplaces from facilitating the sale or shipment of noxious weeds for delivery within the state. The bill defines "online marketplace" and "third-party seller," and mandates that marketplaces implement reasonable controls to prevent such sales. The Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture can levy administrative penalties for violations, with escalating fines for repeat offenses. Revenues from these penalties will fund enforcement costs. The law becomes effective April 1, 2027.