Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-24 - BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION
Subject 40-24-1 - BOLL WEEVIL QUARANTINE
Rule 40-24-1-.08 - Movement of Regulated Articles into Georgia

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-24-1-.08

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Regulated Articles from Non-Infested Areas may be moved into Georgia unrestricted as long as the Commissioner believes the state of origin's department of agriculture, plant regulatory agency, or certified growers' organization is actively monitoring for live boll weevils and will adequately respond to any discovered infestation.

(2) Regulated Articles from Infested Areas

(a) Seed cotton, gin trash, cotton plants, bolls, and other products or articles are prohibited from entering Georgia unless accompanied by a permit issued by the Commissioner.

(b) Used cotton harvesting equipment
1. Used cotton harvesting equipment is prohibited from entering the state unless the equipment has been thoroughly cleaned so as to remove all life stages of boll weevils, seed cotton, gin trash, cotton plants, bolls, and other products or articles capable of carrying live boll weevils.

2. A copy of the certificate must be faxed to the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of Georgia, Inc. at 229-263-5629 at least two (2) days prior to the equipment entering the state.

3. The Commissioner or his agent may inspect used cotton harvesting equipment to verify compliance with this Chapter.

(3) For experimental or scientific purposes live boll weevils, in any living stage of development, may be brought into the state only when accompanied by a permit issued by the Commissioner.

O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-7-150et seq.

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