§ 2-16-4. Permitting plant pests to exist — Distribution of infected plants.
It is unlawful for any person in this state knowingly to permit any seriously injurious insects or plant diseases that have been or may be declared by the director to be public nuisances by reason of being plant pests, to exist on his or her premises, unless efforts are being made to eradicate the plant pests as may exist, or to sell, offer for sale, give away, or otherwise distribute any plant infected or infested by or with the plant pests.
History of Section.P.L. 1955, ch. 3547, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 2-16-4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Chapter 2-16 - General Plant Pest Act
Section 2-16-1. - Short title.
Section 2-16-2. - Definitions.
Section 2-16-3. - Powers of director.
Section 2-16-4. - Permitting plant pests to exist — Distribution of infected plants.
Section 2-16-5. - Concealment of plants from inspection.
Section 2-16-6. - Order to destroy or treat infected plants.
Section 2-16-7. - Compensation for loss or destruction of infested plants.
Section 2-16-8. - Treatment or destruction by director.
Section 2-16-9. - Destruction or return of infected shipments of plants.
Section 2-16-10. - Hearing on quarantine or embargo.
Section 2-16-11. - Penalty for violations.