It is unlawful to sell, barter, offer for sale, move, transport, deliver, ship, or offer for shipment any plant pests without a permit from the Commissioner stating that such plant pests are: (i) not injurious; (ii) generally present already; or (iii) to be used for scientific purposes subject to specified safeguards.
Code 1950, § 3-178.14; 1964, c. 476; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-148; 1980, c. 291, § 3.1-188.42; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 38 - Plants and Plant Products Inspection
§ 3.2-3801. Powers and duties of the Commissioner
§ 3.2-3802. Permit required to sell or transport plant pests
§ 3.2-3803. Licenses required of nurserymen or dealers; inspection fees
§ 3.2-3804. Inspection certificate required to transport nursery stock
§ 3.2-3805. Inspections upon request
§ 3.2-3806. Authority for inspections; right of entry
§ 3.2-3807. Eradication and control measures
§ 3.2-3809. Seizure and disposition of nursery stock or plant products for sale or distribution