Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 554 - Quarantines of Agricultural Commodities
Section 554.Sec. 7 - NEW

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 554.Sec. 7

Current through September 16, 2024

1. The Department may, upon application, issue to a person an exemption from the requirements set forth in sections 5 and 6 if the Department determines that the risk of introduction or spread of any invasive species in this State is low. An application for a quarantine exemption pursuant to this section must be in writing and include, without limitation:

(a) The identity of the importer;

(b) The origin of the firewood to be imported, as identified by county and state or, if the firewood is not from the United States, country; and

(c) The type of wood to be imported.

2. The Department shall respond in writing to any application for a quarantine exemption within 10 business days after receipt of the application.

3. A quarantine exemption issued pursuant to this section expires 1 year after the date of issuance.

4. The Department may revoke a quarantine exemption issued pursuant to this section if the Department determines that the risk of introduction or spread of any invasive species has increased since the granting of the exemption. If the Department revokes a quarantine exemption, the Department must provide written notice to the importer of firewood that sets forth the reason or reasons for the revocation.

Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R130-20A, eff. 9/8/2022

NRS 554.020, 554.030

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