Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 272 - EUROPEAN LARCH CANKER QUARANTINE
Section 001-272-3 - RESTRICTIONS

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-272-3

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. Movement within Quarantined Areas - Movement of a regulated article solely within the quarantined area is allowed without restriction.

2. Movement out of a Quarantined Area with Certificate - Regulated articles for which a certificate has been issued in accordance with this chapter may be moved out of a quarantined area provided the following conditions are met:

A. The regulated article originated in an area free of European larch canker based on an inspection of the site OR;

B. The regulated article has been grown, produced, stored or handled so that the regulated article is free of European larch canker OR;

C. The regulated article has been inspected and found free of European larch canker.

3. Movement out of a Quarantined Area without a Certificate - Regulated articles for which no certificate has been issued in accordance with this chapter may be moved out of a quarantined area provided all of the following conditions are met:

A. The article originated outside the regulated area; AND

B. The point of origin is clearly indicated on shipping documents and its identity is maintained; AND

C. The article is moved through a regulated area with minimal stops in an enclosed vehicle to prevent the introduction of European larch canker.

4. Movement to sites under Compliance Agreements - Regulated articles may be moved out of a quarantined area only if the regulated articles are moved to a specified destination under compliance agreement for specified handling, processing, or utilization and this movement will not result in the spread of the European larch canker. The destination and other conditions must be listed in the compliance agreement.

5. Transiting Quarantined Areas - Regulated articles which originate outside the quarantined area may transit through the quarantined area without a certificate or limited permit only if:

A. The regulated article is safeguarded in an enclosed vehicle; AND

B. The point of origin of the regulated article is specified on the waybill, invoice, or shipping document that accompanies the shipment.

6. Transiting Non-Quarantined Areas - Regulated articles which move from a quarantined area to another quarantined area and which transit a non-quarantined area may do so under a limited permit or compliance agreement provided the vehicle in which the regulated article is transported moves through the quarantined area without stopping, except for dropoff loads, refueling, or traffic conditions such as traffic lights or stop signs.

7. Other Federal or State Requirements - The regulated article moving under certificate or limited permit must also be eligible for unrestricted movement under all other Federal and State quarantines applicable to the regulated article.

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