Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

(1) The director is authorized to:
(a) Investigate the subject of noxious weeds; and
(b) Require information, annual work plans and reports from each county
and from each state agency as to the presence of noxious weeds and other
information relative to noxious weeds and the control thereof; and
(c) To cooperate with agencies and persons in carrying out the
director's duties under this chapter, and to conduct matters outside this
state in the interest of state noxious weed control; and
(d) Advise and confer as to the extent of noxious weed infestations and
the methods of control; and
(e) Establish minimum requirements and proficiency training of county
weed superintendents; and
(f) Call and attend meetings and conferences dealing with the subject of
noxious weeds; and
(g) Disseminate information and conduct educational campaigns
independently or in cooperation with others; and
(h) Appoint a state noxious weed advisory committee, as provided by
section 22-103, Idaho Code, to aid in the development and implementation
of a statewide noxious weed management strategy, aid in evaluation of cost
share projects and research proposals, and advise the director on matters
pertaining to the state noxious weed program; and
(i) Procure materials and equipment; and
(j) Inspect and certify Idaho crops and imports and exports to verify
freedom from noxious weeds, and authorize others to conduct such
inspections and certification; and
(k) Enter on any public or private land at reasonable times for the
purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter; and
(l) Apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant
authorizing access to any land where access was denied and sought for the
purposes set forth in this chapter. The court may, upon such application,
issue the search warrant for the purposes requested; and
(m) Perform such other acts as may be necessary or appropriate to the
administration of the provisions of this chapter; and
(n) Cooperate with the federal government or any established agency
thereof in any program of noxious weed control which shall be deemed
advisable for the welfare of the people of the state of Idaho, accept any
advisable program and make any necessary regulations which are not in
contradiction to the purposes of this chapter; and
(o) Accept any gift, grant, contract or other funds, or grants-in-aid
from the federal government or other entities for noxious weed control
purposes and account for such moneys as prescribed by the state
controller, and all such funds are hereby appropriated to the purpose for
which they are received; and
(p) Initiate agreements with federal agencies in accordance with
applicable federal laws; and
(q) Control noxious weeds on federal land within the state, with or
without reimbursement, and with the consent of the federal agency
involved; and
(r) Take any appropriate action necessary to control or quarantine
noxious weed infestations whenever an actual or potential emergency
situation exists concerning noxious weed infestations anywhere in the
state; and
(s) Permit modification of specific noxious weed control requirements in
certain areas, after consulting with the county control authority and
designating the area as a special management zone; and
(t) Initiate cooperative agreements with other agencies and states for
the establishment and support of cooperative weed management areas; and
(u) Aid other weed control agencies or authorities in developing and
implementing integrated weed management plans for control of noxious
weeds; and
(v) Temporarily designate a weed as noxious for up to fifteen (15)
months, after publication in a newspaper of general circulation serving
the area of infestation; and
(w) Authorize the issuance of deficiency warrants for the purposes of
defraying excess costs for the control of noxious weeds for emergency
situations, in the event the actual cost for the control of noxious weeds
in any one (1) year exceeds the appropriations made for that purpose. When
so authorized the state controller shall draw deficiency warrants against
the general account.
(2) If at any time the director determines that the county commissioners
have failed to cooperate or carry out their duties and responsibilities as a
control authority, the director shall notify them of the deficiency, and
suggest corrective action. If the situation is not satisfactorily corrected
within seven (7) days after the time outlined in the director's corrective
action plan, the director shall initiate appropriate action and charge to the
county all expenses including the hiring of necessary labor and equipment.
Quarantine of specific crops or potential noxious weed propagating activities
may be a part of the control program.

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