Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-4-26-.12 - Release of Stop-Sale Notice and Hold Order

(1) Compromise or breach of structure

(a) Citrus plants will be released from a Stop Sale and Hold Order once conditions causing the Stop-Sale Notice and Hold Order have been corrected and any pathogen threat has been found not to present a risk after evaluation by Department personnel.

(b) The Commissioner may consult with recognized experts in other agencies or states as deemed necessary.

(c) Risk evaluation will be based on:

1. Deficiencies existing prior to correction within the past two (2) years;

2. Number of actions taken by the Department within the past two (2) years;

3. Presence or absence of pathogens, vectors, and hosts in the geographic area of nursery site at such distances or levels that spread of these pathogens or vectors into the nursery is either likely or not;

4. Chemical application records supporting appropriate use of pesticides;

5. Destruction or treatment of infested material; and

6. Other information the Commissioner may deem relevant to the incident.

(2) Citrus plants at wholesale, retail, or other location in the state may be released from a Stop-Sale Notice and Hold Order if the owner:

(a) Provides documentation that the plants were propagated or moved into Georgia in compliance with these Rules;

(b) Is in compliance with all applicable federal citrus regulations, moves the plants out of Georgia; or

(c) Destroys the plants.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-4-26-.12

O.C.G.A. § 2-7-1 et. seq.

Original Rule entitled "Release of Stop-Sale Notice and Hold Order" adopted. F. Dec. 5, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.