3-208. Hearing on plant menace; evidence;
quarantine zones; violation
A. Any interested party may be heard at the hearing, either in person or by
attorney. The department shall preserve a written record of all evidence introduced at
the hearing.
B. If the director finds that a menace exists, he may make and enforce rules and
orders and establish quarantine zones or districts to eradicate, suppress or control the
menace.
C. When the director finds the danger which caused the establishment of a
prohibited zone is no longer present, he shall revoke the order establishing the zone,
and may by order change or modify the order establishing a zone or applicable rules
without notice or hearing, but no additional territory shall by subsequent order be added
to or included within the boundaries of the zone except by notice and hearing as required
for establishing the zone.
D. After the date on which the director enters the order establishing a zone, it
shall be unlawful to plant, grow or cultivate, or have in, or to transport from or into
the district any plant of the kind specified in the order except in accordance with the
order or subsequent orders.
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