Which agency is responsible for overseeing pesticide regulation in California?

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is the agency dedicated to overseeing pesticide regulation in California. The DPR's primary responsibilities include protecting public health and the environment through the regulation of pesticide use and ensuring that pesticides are applied safely and effectively. This agency is involved in everything from licensing pesticide applicators to evaluating the safety and efficacy of pesticide products before they can be marketed.

The other agencies listed play important roles in related areas, but they do not focus specifically on pesticide regulation. For example, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is more concerned with agricultural practices and promoting the state's agriculture, while the California Environmental Protection Agency works on broader environmental issues, including air and water quality. The California Department of Health Services focuses on public health issues but does not have the specific mandate for pesticide regulation that the DPR possesses.