West Virginia Code
Article 12. Insect Pests, Plant Diseases and Noxious Weeds
§19-12-18. Confidentiality of Trade Secrets

The commissioner may not make public information which contains or relates to trade secrets, commercial or financial information obtained from a person which is privileged or confidential information: Provided, That when the information is necessary to carry out the provisions of this article, this information may be revealed, subject to a protective order, to any federal, state or local agency consultant; or may be revealed, subject to a protective order, at a closed hearing or in findings of fact issued by the commissioner.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 19. Agriculture

Article 12. Insect Pests, Plant Diseases and Noxious Weeds

§19-12-1. Title

§19-12-2. Definitions

§19-12-3. Commissioner to Enforce Article; Powers and Duties Generally

§19-12-4. Detection and Abundance Surveys; Findings of Commissioner; Eradication and Suppression

§19-12-5. Rules and Regulations for Eradication, etc., of Plant Pests and Other Insects and Noxious Weeds; Enjoining Violations of Article or Rules and Regulations

§19-12-6. Quarantines and Other Orders; Plants or Plant Products Entering State

§19-12-7. Infected or Infested Nursery Stock, Articles or Materials Subject to Seizure, etc.

§19-12-8. Right of Entry on Premises

§19-12-9. Certificate of Registration for Nurserymen, Dealers, etc.; Refusal, Suspension, etc., of Certificates; Annual Registration Fees

§19-12-10. Inspection of Nurseries; Orders of Commissioner as to Eradication or Control of Infestation

§19-12-11. Nursery Stock Brought Into State to Carry Inspection Certificate

§19-12-12. Disposition of Fees Collected

§19-12-13. Inspection of Plants, etc., by Commissioner Upon Request; Certificate Stating Results of Inspection

§19-12-14. Permit Required to Sell, Transport, etc., Plant Pests or Noxious Weeds

§19-12-15. Information to Be Furnished and Inspection Allowed Upon Request of Commissioner

§19-12-16. Criminal Penalties; Civil Penalties; Duties of the Prosecuting Attorney

§19-12-17. Severability

§19-12-18. Confidentiality of Trade Secrets