A. It is unlawful to knowingly deliver, send, ship, or transport nursery stock within or into the Commonwealth without an inspection certificate clearly attached to each carload, truckload, box, bale, or package.
B. Nursery stock brought into the Commonwealth under an inspection certificate may be sold and moved by a licensed nurseryman or dealer or agent, but this shall not preclude inspection at any time within the Commonwealth.
Code 1950, § 3-178.11; 1964, c. 476; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-145; 1980, c. 291, § 3.1-188.38; 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