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Subject: Re: What's with the Calif. agricultural checks? Posted on: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 08:23:27 -0800


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> Hello... I'm from B.C., and usually drive down to San Diego 4 times a
> year. ....Coming into Calif. from any direction by vehicle, one must
> pass through an agricultural road check station where they ask you if
> you're carrying any plants or fruits. ...It was an expected stop for us
> for the obligatory question, but also an opportunity to obtain a free
> Calif. road map. ..For the past 2 years now, we've passed through the
> station, but all they have there now is a sign that says: "Please
> proceed-- No agricultural check today" ....Have the bugs all
> disappeared, or did some bureaucrat finally realize the futility of the
> system and decide: here's a good place to save some tax money? ...I do
> note, there still is a check-point there for the semis. ...Jon

A lack of state funds effectively shut down most of the road inspections.

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