West Virginia Code
Article 12. Insect Pests, Plant Diseases and Noxious Weeds
§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

The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations under which he may proceed to eradicate or suppress and prevent the dissemination of plant pests or other insects or noxious weeds as far as may be practical and such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the purpose of this article. Any person violating any of the provisions of this article or any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder may be enjoined from continuing such violation or violations upon proper application to the circuit court of any county, and a judge thereof shall not require a bond as a condition precedent to the issuance of the injunction.

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