A. The Commissioner may stop delivery, stop sale, treat, or order returned to point of origin any nursery stock or plant products for sale or distribution if he finds: (i) a plant pest infection; or (ii) the exhibition of visual symptoms of a plant pest infestation.
B. The Commissioner may stop delivery or stop sale of: (i) any nursery stock or plant products for sale or distribution in the possession of an unlicensed nurseryman or dealer; or (ii) any nursery stock or plant products for sale or distribution that are not accompanied by an inspection certificate.
C. Any order of the Commissioner under this section shall be carried out at the owner's expense.
1980, c. 291, § 3.1-188.39; 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