Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-15-.01 - Determination Of Problem And Establishment Of Quarantine

(1) It has been determined that the destructive pest known as the pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (L.) defined as a plant pest under provisions of Section 2-26-1(1) Code of Ala. 1975, has become established in several states. It is also found and determined that this pest would be extremely injurious to Alabama's horticultural, agricultural, and forestry industries, should it be introduced and become established in the state and that a quarantine against said pest would be in the best interest of horticulture, forestry, and agriculture in Alabama.

(2) Due to the above determination, a quarantine against the above-defined pest is hereby established.

Author: Marise Mims Sandidge

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-15-.01

This rule was adopted on emergency basis November 18, 1992. Rule approved on a permanent basis on February 9, 1993.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-25-4 and 2-25-5.