Whenever a forest pest outbreak is suspected, the State Commission of Forestry shall make surveys and observations, consulting with the State Crop Pest Commission’s technical personnel for assistance with evaluation of pest populations and survey data. If the State Commission of Forestry determines that a forest pest outbreak exists and control measures are deemed necessary, it shall:

(a) Establish a control zone, and designate and clearly describe the boundaries.

(b) Give notice to all affected forest landowners within the control zone of the existence of the control zone and the actions to be taken under this chapter.

(c) Be responsible for surveys in conjunction with the determined action programs.