Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-06-17-.02 - REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION

No malus, pyrus, or prunus spp. shall be sold, offered for sale, held or stored as certified Virus-free stock unless they shall have been certified as being true to name (scientific name Genus-species-and variety and/or approved common name) and as being apparently free of viruses, virus-like (myco-plasma) plant diseases and insect pests by the Director of Plant Industries Division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Certification of Pyrus spp. shall likewise contemplate freedom from the following virus diseases although they are not presently known to occur in Tennessee:

(1) Pear bark split (rough spot) or blister canker;

(2) Pear moria (decline); and

(3) Pear stoney pit.

Sanitation measures will be followed in all segments of cultural practices in this program. Requirements for certification shall be determined in accordance with this chapter.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-06-17-.02

Original rule filed February 28, 1979; effective April 16,1979. Repeal and new rule filed June 17, 1982; effective September 30, 1982. Amendment filed March 15, 1985; effective June 14, 1985.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 43-6-104 and 43-6-106.