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-.14 - Georgia Interior Quarantine Requirements
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) The Commissioner shall have discretion to establish quarantine boundaries and regulate the movement of Regulated Articles as is necessary to eradicate the boll weevil should any re-infestations occur.
(2) The Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of Georgia, Inc. is authorized to act upon the Commissioner's behalf for boll weevil eradication activities within the state.
(3) Landowners or tenants must allow access to properties and maintain the property in a condition which will allow Department or Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of Georgia, Inc. employees to conduct adequate surveys and/or other necessary and appropriate actions to eradicate the boll weevil in quarantined areas.
(4) The Commissioner may declare the boll weevil to be eradicated and remove the quarantine from the area when no boll weevil has been detected for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-7-150et seq.
