Sec. 71.053. INSPECTION OF SHIPMENTS. (a) The department shall inspect shipments of nursery products or florist items in this state to determine if the shipments are accompanied by the tags and certificates required by this subchapter and are free of pests or plant diseases.
(b) If the department finds that a shipment of a nursery product or florist item is diseased or pest-infested, the department shall take action necessary to abate the nuisance and protect the public health and welfare as provided in Section 71.046 of this subchapter.
(c) If the department finds that a shipment of a nursery product or florist item is not accompanied by a required tag or certificate, the department shall treat the shipment as infected and may destroy or dispose of the shipment as provided in Section 71.046 of this subchapter.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1158, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 230, Sec. 53, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products
Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests
Subchapter B. Inspection of Nursery Products and Florist Items
Section 71.042. Duty of Department; Rules
Section 71.043. Annual Registration
Section 71.046. Treatment or Destruction of Diseased or Infested Plants or Premises
Section 71.047. Expense of Treatment
Section 71.048. Appeal of Notice or Order
Section 71.049. Enforcement of Notice or Order
Section 71.050. Certificate to Accompany Shipment
Section 71.051. Importation Certificates
Section 71.053. Inspection of Shipments
Section 71.054. Protection of Carriers From Liability; Reporting of Unlawful Shipments
Section 71.055. Revocation of Certificate
Section 71.056. Inspection Fees
Section 71.057. Nursery Dealers and Agents; Annual Registration