The Commissioner, when he determines that it is necessary to fulfill the objectives of this article, may authorize the payment of reasonable compensation to growers in infested areas for eliminating or not planting host crops, or otherwise controlling the target pest, pursuant to instructions issued by the Commissioner or for losses or expenses resulting from the destruction of any host or regulated articles. No payment shall be authorized for the destruction of regulated articles moved in violation of any regulation or any hosts planted contrary to instructions issued by the Commissioner.
1975, c. 29, § 3.1-188.28; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 7 - Tree and Crop Pests
§ 3.2-701. Administration; regulations
§ 3.2-702. Abundance surveys; eradication or suppression of pests
§ 3.2-703. Authority to quarantine
§ 3.2-704. Quarantine against regulated articles in other states
§ 3.2-705. Authority for abatement and other emergency measures; compensation to property owners
§ 3.2-706. Authority for inspections; warrants
§ 3.2-707. Cooperation with other agencies and private organizations
§ 3.2-708. Cooperative Suppression Program Fund established
§ 3.2-709. Authority for compensation to growers in infested areas
§ 3.2-711. Costs of administration; reimbursements to Commonwealth
§ 3.2-712. Permit required to sell and transport plant pests