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SECTION 2-16-4

§ 2-16-4 Permitting plant pests to exist– Distribution of infected plants. – It is unlawful for any person in this state knowingly to permit any seriouslyinjurious insects or plant diseases that have been or may be declared by thedirector to be public nuisances by reason of being plant pests, to exist on hisor her premises, unless efforts are being made to eradicate the plant pests asmay exist, or to sell, offer for sale, give away, or otherwise distribute anyplant infected or infested by or with the plant pests.

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SECTION 2-16-4

§ 2-16-4 Permitting plant pests to exist– Distribution of infected plants. – It is unlawful for any person in this state knowingly to permit any seriouslyinjurious insects or plant diseases that have been or may be declared by thedirector to be public nuisances by reason of being plant pests, to exist on hisor her premises, unless efforts are being made to eradicate the plant pests asmay exist, or to sell, offer for sale, give away, or otherwise distribute anyplant infected or infested by or with the plant pests.

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SECTION 2-16-4

§ 2-16-4 Permitting plant pests to exist– Distribution of infected plants. – It is unlawful for any person in this state knowingly to permit any seriouslyinjurious insects or plant diseases that have been or may be declared by thedirector to be public nuisances by reason of being plant pests, to exist on hisor her premises, unless efforts are being made to eradicate the plant pests asmay exist, or to sell, offer for sale, give away, or otherwise distribute anyplant infected or infested by or with the plant pests.