Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-4 - ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT INDUSTRY
Subject 40-4-26 - CITRUS REGULATIONS AND QUARANTINE
Rule 40-4-26-.13 - Unlawful Acts

(1) The movement of any organism listed in these Rules into Georgia without authorization from the Commissioner and USDA-APHIS-PPQ;

(2) Distribution of citrus plants, budwood, or rootstock into Georgia unless in compliance with a Master Permit issued by the Commissioner;

(3) Propagating citrus plants that do not meet the requirements of these Rules;

(4) Providing false information in an attempt to obtain a Certificate for a Georgia Citrus Nursery;

(5) Failure to keep records of citrus plants, budwood, and/or rootstock as required by these Rules;

(6) The obstruction of the Commissioner in the performance of his duties;

(7) Falsifying, failing to maintain, or failing to provide records, application information, or other documentation required by these Rules;

(8) Selling, offering for sale, or distributing citrus budwood that is falsely alleged to be certified, from a foundation block, or from a certified increase block;

(9) Making false claims that citrus trees originated from certified budwood, designated foundation block, or certified increase block with the intention to sell, offer for sale, or distribute the citrus trees;

(10) Moving, planting, or distributing any citrus plant under a Stop-Sale Notice and Hold Order;

(11) Using citrus budwood that is not certified to propagate citrus trees except as provided in these Rules;

(12) Failing to maintain or provide, upon request, records for inspection; and

(13) Failing to comply with any order issued or rule adopted by the Department under these Rules.