Alabama Administrative Code
Title 80 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES
MARKETING
Chapter 80-10-5 - SWEET POTATO WEEVIL QUARANTINE
Section 80-10-5-.01 - Determination And Purpose

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 80-10-5-.01

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

(1) It has been determined that the destructive insect known as the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius elegantulus Summers, defined as an insect pest under the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-25-1(1), has been established in the state of Alabama. It is also found and determined that the above insect pest is injurious to Alabama's sweet potato industry. It is also found and determined that a quarantine against said insect pest would be in the best interests of horticulture and agriculture in Alabama.

(2) The purpose of this quarantine is to establish a quarantine against the sweet potato weevil for the protection of the sweet potato industry of Alabama.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 2-2-16; 2-25-1, et seq.

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