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
Article 12. Insect Pests, Plant Diseases and Noxious Weeds
§19-12-3. Commissioner to Enforce Article; Powers and Duties Generally
§19-12-4. Detection and Abundance Surveys; Findings of Commissioner; Eradication and Suppression
§19-12-6. 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
§19-12-11. Nursery Stock Brought Into State to Carry Inspection Certificate
§19-12-12. Disposition of Fees Collected
§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