The following vehicles must stop and submit to inspection: Trucks, Rental trucks, Vans, Trailers AND Any vehicles carrying agricultural, horticultural or livestock products Who Does NOT Have to Stop? across the California border or any border for that matter. When we approach the California borders we have been trained to stop mid-flight, if necessary, and check our natural GPS so to avoid any/all California air traffic space and landing places.. that is until California voters make a decision whether or not they will become a Sanctuary State for my family of bugs or not. One time, as we entered Blythe, CA, via westbound I-10 on a recent excursion, we came upon a sign informing us that there was an inspection station ahead. I was wondering if I can send my family in California farm fresh chicken eggs from my farm, is it ok to take firewood from Nevada to California. Please call 866-440-9530 if you are aware of additional programs not included in this list. Your previous content has been restored. 9330 Farnham Street San Diego, CA 92123-1216 (858) 650-3655 (858) 637 . I guarantee they wont be tougher than Canadian Customs and Immigration officers (not sure of the correct title). For more detailed guidelines check out these Q&A by the CDFA. Finally when repeatedly pressed for an answer, he said he did it because his boss told him to. yes i would rather have some police out there, but how many is too many? Thankfully, for those in the know, there are (or used to be) permits so you can collect dead or down wood in government-owned national forest land (but not state parks / national parks, etc). Greg Abbott ordered increased inspections cost Texas more than $4.2 billion in goods and services and the equivalent of 36,000 jobs . Bill Joyce Also, at the station, they have a list of what they are looking for and will give you a copy if you ask, Sometimes you will even find that they just wave you through. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) establish the requirements for all food, plants, animals and related products entering or leaving the country. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Each owner is allowed to carry up to three pets In case one animal becomes sick or dies, clinical tests must be performed to determine the source of the problem. For more information visit the CDFA Report a Pest Website. Easily book your help online. We open the door, he steps in, looks around and all he said was Nice rig, Have a safe trip home. So either do the job or dont. SAN DIEGO (Border Report) In less than a week, new guidelines will be in effect for travelers entering the United States through ports of entry and ferry terminals. Declare all fruits, vegetable and plants for inspection when you arrive at the border station. We had the emerald beetle decimate 75% of the trees in one particular provincial park a few summers ago. Williston, ND. Why did he stop me? This assessment is based on several factors, including route of travel, time of year and vehicle type. that is all they had to eat until they got to fremont. "Have a nice day!" I think soon the Canadian people will wake up, and see what their govt has done to them. TIJUANA . These are CA Department of Ag people, they are not going to ask about your guns. The requirements, titled "Truck and Bus Regulation," say this: "The Truck and Bus Regulation affects individuals, private companies, and Federal agencies that own diesel vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 lbs. you go ahead and do whatever you think you have to to protect yourselves. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. California Penal Code 16590 lists nunchucks, cane swords, and lipstick case knives among the wide array of weapons that, if you have them, can land you in hot water. Inspecting my scant supply of wood, she stated, It isnt enough to worry about and sent me on my way without ever asking about any produce we had. CDFA opened a new Border Inspection Station this morning on I-15 at Mountain Pass, about four miles south of the California-Nevada border and 40 miles south of Las Vegas. All of this in a civil tone out of curiosity, of course. [3], California Border Protection Stations are 16 checkpoints placed at California's land borders with neighboring states and maintained by the CDFA for the purpose of monitoring vehicle traffic entering the state for the presence of cargo infested with pests. In general, there are not specific restrictions on bringing hay into California; however, it must be free from noxious weeds and insect pests and is subject to inspection upon arrival at our border stations. So keep that in mind if you ever travel to California. [4][5] As of 2017, an average of 27million vehicles were stopped and inspected annually by CBPS staff. In this event, you may need to return the hay out-of-state if it cannot be easily disposed of at the station. While there is no specific mention of the legality of bringing shotguns or rifles into the state, under the Transporting Firearms in California section, the AG explains that these non-concealable firearms are not required to be transported in a locked container, but must be unloaded while in transit. Mail Stop 1181. . The process and sometimes the long wait at Californias border stations can seem like an unnecessary hassle when youre sitting there in your loaded-up vehicle. To minimize delays at the border (with nearly 20 million vehicles passing through the border stations each year), our inspectors are trained to conduct their inspections by the risk that a vehicle may be carrying hitchhiking pests in itthe higher the risk, the more thorough the inspection. The CA Department of Food & Agriculture says on their website that they have the legal authority to conduct inspections of vehicles per California Food and Agricultural Code 5341-5353, 6301-6465, and to prevent entry to CA for people who refuse. Protecting all the fun and farmland begins right at the California border, with officers at sixteen different checkpoint stations enforcing the rules and prohibitions that keep the Golden State running. Neither vehicles nor occupants should be searched, and referrals to secondary inspection areas should involve "routine and limited inquiry into residence status" only. California operates 16 agricultural inspection stations at points of entry around the state. Started February 12, By When making a reservation for services crossing the US-Canadian border, you must provide certain information, including your date of birth, gender, country of citizenship, and detailed information regarding the form of ID that you will carry with you on your trip. My wife and 3 small kids traveled from n.c. to fremont ca. A pity for the aspiring spy, but its best to leave all of these behind if youre moving to California. Can we inspect your RV? Where did you purchase it? California prohibits certain fruits, vegetables, and plants from coming into the state. Easier at this point for an undocumented immigrant to cross the border than a banana. I replied that that wasnt a reason, why did he need to know and why did he stop me or why did I need his permission to proceed. Please submit any compliance documentation by emailing a scanned copy or photos of your documents to trucrs@arb.ca.gov. The border inspection process is designed to determine your eligibility to enter the US or Canada. Spread the wordlet others know about the risks of moving plant pests with fruits, vegetables and plants. Just a thought. Even more interesting.go through the checkpoint with livestock and hay. Both of these are put out by the California Department of Food and Agriculture: HOUSE PLANTS FRUIT & VEGETABLES One of my friends is from Vancouver and he makes a road trip home every summer. The following year, similar inspection stations were placed in operation on the three principal highways leading into Southern California from the eastern and southern United States to detect pests from cotton and citrus-growing southern states. Interestingly, there seem to be no restrictions on the American bison. In a cooperative effort, these regulations are enforced at our border stations. inspection station. Only time they check fridge was open 07, now we are usually waived through, once in a while ask about firewood (which we never have), sometimes it is a stop, look around, no one there, proceed slowly through and off we go! The reason is that the Emerald Ash Borer has decimated forests, They do not reside in just ash wood. California established its first agricultural inspection stations in the early 1920s. into the state. Just as the International inspection stations in CA ask if you have anything to declare, but are also looking for anything that may tip them off. They may have already known how many people were in it, depending on how well a thermal scanner works when the sides of the vehicle are so much warmer than anything inside, but I think they main reason they talk to you is to see if you look nervous or in any way suspicious. You should also present any health or brand certificates you have for the animals. Thank you for giving me heads up. You just never know. Washington, D.C 20229. We encourage you to submit your request through the DHS Portal. But it narrows to two lanes when it enters California. when they arrived at the border of california she was asked if she had any fruit. Required fields are marked *. Yes those vivid childhood memories of being inspected. Try visiting the California Department of Food and Agriculture (https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/) as a good starting point. . Depending on the time of year, and the location of the station, they are interested in different things. Thinking about moving? Under current federal law, it is illegal to transport marijuana or any cannabis products (like edibles) across state lines. I didnt know about California Inspection Stations. This and the speed limitation on tows to 55 mph are good reasons for staying out of CA. You won't even notice when you cross from Arizona to CA other than maybe a sign. If bringing hay, be sure it is loaded so the outer surface of the bales can be easily seen. If I do, it was acquired in a supermarket, and recently. FOIA Office. However, it has been the many, many times that I have passed though the Inspection Station that no one was in the Kiosks, but I could see people and lights on in the office. San Diego Union-Tribune. Border Inspections. During the first year of operation, the inspection stations found live alfalfa weevils inside camping equipment. [10], Vehicles entering California from Oregon,[4] Nevada,[5] or Arizona,[7] are profiled at CBPS checkpoints to assess their potential risk. Make of it what you will, but California is tougher on huckleberries than they are on handguns. [7][6] Beginning in 1970, inspectors were issued blue uniforms to, according to the Sacramento Bee, "help present a 'Welcome to California' image". California established its first agricultural inspection stations in the early 1920s. It is the second time in two days that such a discovery was made at California border crossings from Mexico. What I find most interesting in passing through these stations though, is the oxymoron of what is or is not good to ring in state. but if the voters decide to not to allow us to migrate into their lovely State, we are preparing to sneak in under the cover of darkness or take routes where there are no AG stations. There is no existing technology that could do very well on detecting the contents of your fridge. Reviews inspection results, inspects unusual vehicles, and more. Sheesh. Off we went. Starting Nov. 8, people crossing the border with tourist visas will be given access to the U.S. if they can prove they are fully vaccinated. 410 El Cajon, CA 92021 Glendale, CA 91203 To prevent the spread of COVID-19, CBP implemented temporary travel restrictions on March 20, 2020, which limited travel at land POEs along the U.S. northern and southern borders to essential travel, including travel for lawful trade, emergency response, and public health purposes. California's Border Protection Stations (BPS) are the first line of defense in our pest exclusion efforts. Checkpoints along California land borders with other states, California Department of Food and Agriculture, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Border Patrol interior checkpoints, "California Agriculture A State of Abundance", "The Battle Against Invasive Pests and Disease", "Road Block Ahead: Help Stop those Invasive Pests & Diseases", "Designed to keep pests out, Yermo station to be replaced", "Plan to Close Border Stations is Criticized", "Border Stations Guard California's Crops", "California inspection station protects agriculture, angers drivers", "California Border Protection Stations (BPS)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=California_Border_Protection_Stations&oldid=1135160514, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 00:27. Next most common case: carrying any fruit or vegetables? Maybe its not the fact of the stop, but the tone of the agent. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) offers an impressive list of animals that can not be imported into the state. Truth is, you never know exactly what is going to happen when you approach a ag checkpoint station. Apparently I nailed it a little too well for someone, because I see my comment has been removed. Now how about border agents and inspection agents in general. The governments of California and Mexico signed an agreement Monday stating their commitment to work together to open new border crossing at Otay Mesa by late 2024. Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4'9" in height may be . [8], According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, every dollar spent on maintaining the CBPS' saves $14 in economic losses that would be incurred by the introduction of pests.