§ 2-18.1-20. Inspection of imported stock — Disposition of infested stock.
The director has the power to inspect at the point of destination all nursery stock coming into the state, whether under certificate or not, and should the stock be found infested with any injurious insects or plant diseases, he or she shall cause it to be destroyed, returned to the consignor, or subjected to any disinfecting or disinfesting procedure that he or she specifies, and the state is not liable to the consignor for expenses of shipping or treatment or for any damage which he or she may suffer through that action.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 2-18.1-20, as assigned, P.L. 1962, ch. 132, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Chapter 2-18.1 - Rhode Island Nursery Law
Section 2-18.1-1. - Short title.
Section 2-18.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 2-18.1-4. - Inspection of nursery stock before sale or distribution.
Section 2-18.1-5. - Shipments from foreign countries.
Section 2-18.1-6. - Nursery inspection and certification.
Section 2-18.1-7. - Certificates.
Section 2-18.1-8. - What nursery stock may be offered for sale.
Section 2-18.1-9. - Nursery worker’s licenses — Nonlicensed growers.
Section 2-18.1-10. - Dealer’s license.
Section 2-18.1-11. - Reasons for withholding or revoking a license or certificate.
Section 2-18.1-12. - Reinstatement of license or certificate.
Section 2-18.1-13. - Registration of agents.
Section 2-18.1-14. - Reciprocal agreements.
Section 2-18.1-15. - Nonresidents.
Section 2-18.1-16. - Collected plants.
Section 2-18.1-17. - Horticultural services.
Section 2-18.1-18. - Labelling imported stock.
Section 2-18.1-19. - Common carrier.
Section 2-18.1-20. - Inspection of imported stock — Disposition of infested stock.
Section 2-18.1-21. - Treatment.
Section 2-18.1-22. - Misrepresentation.
Section 2-18.1-23. - Enforcement.
Section 2-18.1-24. - Additional authority of the director.
Section 2-18.1-24.1. - License fees — Apportionment.
Section 2-18.1-25. - Review of orders.
Section 2-18.1-26. - Penalties for violations.