[§150A-45]  Emergency remediation.  In
conjunction with summary suspension of an importer's certificate, upon the
department's determination that there is an impending danger of escape or
release of, or contamination from or exposure to microorganisms imported
pursuant to certificate so as to present a threat to public health or safety,
animal health, agriculture, horticulture, or the environment, or in the event
of a medical emergency or agricultural or ecological disaster resulting from
escape or release of, or contamination from or exposure to microorganisms
imported pursuant to certificate, the department may, at the expense of the
importer, seize, quarantine, remediate, condemn, or destroy the imported
microorganisms, or any contaminated material, containment equipment, and
laboratory or other contained system approved by the department, as the
department in its discretion determines is necessary to address the threat,
emergency, or disaster. [L 1999, c 177, pt of §1]