Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

DISCOVERY OF PLANT PESTS -- OFFICIAL MARKING OF INFESTED OR
INFECTED ARTICLES -- REPORTING THE DETECTION OF PLANT PESTS. (1) Upon
knowledge of the existence of a regulated pest or a pest that may cause
significant damage or harm within the state, the department is authorized to
conspicuously mark all plants, materials and articles known or suspected to be
infected or infested with the pest. The department shall notify the person,
owner or the tenant in possession of the premises or area in question of the
existence of the pest and of the prescribed control measures. The
aforementioned person shall, within the prescribed time limit, implement the
conditions of the department's hold order or stop sale or be subject to civil
penalties.
(2) The state plant regulatory official shall immediately report the
detection of new plant pests within the state to the director and to the U.S.
department of agriculture. Other state plant regulatory officials shall be
notified as deemed necessary.

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