Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0080 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 0080-06 - Plant Certification
Chapter 0080-06-17 - Malus/Pyrus Virus-Free Certification
Section 0080-06-17-.02 - REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0080-06-17-.02

Current through September 24, 2024

No malus, pyrus, or prunus spp. shall be sold, offered for sale, held or stored as certified Virus-free stock unless they shall have been certified as being true to name (scientific name Genus-species-and variety and/or approved common name) and as being apparently free of viruses, virus-like (myco-plasma) plant diseases and insect pests by the Director of Plant Industries Division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Certification of Pyrus spp. shall likewise contemplate freedom from the following virus diseases although they are not presently known to occur in Tennessee:

(1) Pear bark split (rough spot) or blister canker;

(2) Pear moria (decline); and

(3) Pear stoney pit.

Sanitation measures will be followed in all segments of cultural practices in this program. Requirements for certification shall be determined in accordance with this chapter.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 43-6-104 and 43-6-106.

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