New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 21 - AGRICULTURE AND RANCHING
Chapter 17 - PEST, DISEASE, AND WEED CONTROL
Part 42 - COTTON BOLL WEEVIL QUARANTINE
Section 21.17.42.14 - DISPOSITION OF VIOLATIONS

Any regulated article arriving in New Mexico in violation of this rule shall be subject to immediate quarantine, and treated or otherwise disposed of as necessary to prevent spread or establishment of the pest in the state. Such treatment or disposal shall be at the expense of the owners or agents and under the direction of the New Mexico department of agriculture after proper notification to the owner or agent. Failure to comply with the requirements as stated above shall be a violation of this rule and subject to penalties as provided under Chapter 76, Article 6, Section 9, NMSA 1978. In addition, the department may revoke or suspend any compliance agreements or certificates issued.