Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0080 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 0080-06 - Plant Certification
Chapter 0080-06-04 - Regulations for Turfgrass Certification
Section 0080-06-04-.02 - PERMITS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0080-06-04-.02

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) Recognizing the fact that sufficient quantities of certified turfgass sod may not be available to meet the demands for a period of time, provisions are hereby made whereby permits may be issued by the Director, Division of Plant Industries, Tennessee Department of Agriculture for the sale and/or movement of uncertified turfgrass sod within the State.

(2) Permits for the sale or movement of uncertified turfgrass sod to designated locations or planting sites within the State may be issued provided:

(a) The inspections indicate that the proposed sale or movement of such sod will be in compliance with any State or Federal Plant Quarantines.

(b) The proposed sale or movement of the sod will not in the judgment of the inspector result in the dissemination of any particularly injurious plant pests, diseases, or prohibited weeds. If in the judgment of the inspector the movement of such sod is likely to result in the dissemination and establishment of any of the above pests the permit will be denied and the decision of the inspector shall be final.

(3) Applications for permits for the sale and movement of uncertified turfgrass sod should be filed with the Director, Division of Plant Industries, Tennessee Department of Agriculture at least two (2) weeks prior to the anticipated sale or movement. A separate permit will be required for each block field or area from which turfgrass sod is to be harvested. The permits will be valid for a period of ninety (90) days from date of issuance. The application should provide the following information in order to facilitate the inspection of fields and issuance of permits.

(a) Name and address of owner or seller.

(b) Name and address of purchaser.

(c) Exact location of the area or field from which sod will be harvested and estimated acreage.

(d) Variety or species.

(e) Where sod will be used and for what purpose (lawn, roadside, industrial area, etc.).

(f) Approximate date movement of sod will begin.

Authority: T.C.A. §43-518.

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