3-212. Infested plants; sale or transportation
prohibited; disposition of infested or wormy apples and
pears
A. It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, give away or transport, except from the
state as provided in section 3-211, plants, fruits, vegetables or seeds known to be
infested by dangerously injurious insects or plant diseases or known to harbor any pest
whatsoever.
B. When apples or pears are infested by the coddling moth, plain evidence of injury
by this insect to the fruit shall constitute a condition of infestation.
C. When the director believes the protection of the industry requires such action,
fruit commonly known as "wormy," together with other apples or pears in the same
container or lot together with the containers, shall be declared a public nuisance by the
director, and offering for sale, selling, giving away or transporting the fruit after it
is declared a public nuisance is unlawful.
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