New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 21 - AGRICULTURE AND RANCHING
Chapter 17 - PEST, DISEASE, AND WEED CONTROL
Part 36 - PECAN WEEVIL INTERIOR QUARANTINE
Section 21.17.36.10 - DISPOSITION OF VIOLATIONS
Any non-compliant regulated article will be subject to immediate quarantine and returned back to place of origin or destruction under parameters set forth by the department, or other method of disposition as directed by the department that serves the best interest of the state. All transportation or disposal of non-compliant articles will be at the expense of the owners, agents or both and performed under the direction of the department. If necessary for the department to incur any cost associated with the disposition of non-compliant regulated articles, the owner, agents or both shall reimburse the department for all costs, including attorney's fees and cost, incurred by the department. Reimbursement to the department is required within 30 days after notification via issuance of invoice requesting payment. If payment is not received within 30 days of notification, the department shall initiate legal action to collect or recuperate actual cost.