Alabama Administrative Code
Title 80 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES
MARKETING
Chapter 80-10-5 - SWEET POTATO WEEVIL QUARANTINE
Section 80-10-5-.08 - Requirements For Sweet Potatoes Entering Alabama From Regulated States

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 80-10-5-.08

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

(1) Sweet potatoes entering Alabama from areas of other states designated as "Regulated" must be accompanied by a valid certificate of quarantine compliance. Each container shall also have firmly attached to it a tag, manila in color, issued by a duly authorized official representative of the state of origin, certifying that the sweet potatoes have been properly fumigated; that they have been packed and handled under such conditions as to eliminate any danger of the spread of the sweet potato weevil; that the articles certified are apparently free from infestation of the sweet potato weevil.

(2) Sweet potatoes entering Alabama from areas of other states designated as regulated areas, enroute to such places as canning plants, military installations or other such type places where there is immediate processing or special handling, may be shipped in bulk. Each load must be properly fumigated and shall be accompanied by a certificate of quarantine compliance as defined in Rule 80-10-5-.02(3) above.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

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

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