The Commissioner may order the owner or custodian of any infested nursery stock or plant products for sale or distribution to take eradication and control measures. The owner or custodian shall promptly carry out the order of the Commissioner. The Commissioner may take the eradication or control measures required by the order if the owner or custodian refuses or neglects to carry out the order.
Code 1950, § 3-178.9; 1964, c. 476; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-143; 1980, c. 291, § 3.1-188.37; 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