Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part XV - Plant Protection and Quarantine
Chapter 1 - Crop Pests and Diseases
Subchapter B - Nursery Stock Quarantines
Section XV-132 - Conifer and Hardwood Seedlings Used for Forestation Purposes

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XV-132

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The premises of nurseries growing seedlings for afforestation or reforestation purposes must be inspected and found to be apparently free of pests, diseases, and noxious plants.

B. Any shipment of conifer or hardwood seedlings into or within the state for afforestation or reforestation purposes must be accompanied by a valid certificate issued by the department or the state of origin evidencing that the seedlings are apparently free of pests, diseases, and noxious plants.

C. To aid in obtaining seedlings that are free of pests, diseases, and noxious plants, the preferred method of treatment is fumigation using methyl bromide in seedling plant beds prior to seeding. All such treatments shall be accomplished by utilizing state and federally registered pesticides in accordance with the label.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:1652.

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