Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-24-1-.14 - Georgia Interior Quarantine Requirements

(1) The Commissioner shall have discretion to establish quarantine boundaries and regulate the movement of Regulated Articles as is necessary to eradicate the boll weevil should any re-infestations occur.

(2) The Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of Georgia, Inc. is authorized to act upon the Commissioner's behalf for boll weevil eradication activities within the state.

(3) Landowners or tenants must allow access to properties and maintain the property in a condition which will allow Department or Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of Georgia, Inc. employees to conduct adequate surveys and/or other necessary and appropriate actions to eradicate the boll weevil in quarantined areas.

(4) The Commissioner may declare the boll weevil to be eradicated and remove the quarantine from the area when no boll weevil has been detected for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-24-1-.14

O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-7-150et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Georgia Interior Quarantine Requirements" adopted. F. Sept. 23, 2010; eff. Oct. 13, 2010.