West Virginia Code 19-12D-5 – Surveys for noxious weeds; multiflora rose
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(a) The commissioner shall make surveys for noxious weeds and when it is determined that an infestation exists within the state he may, by regulation after public hearing held in accordance with procedures set forth in chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, declare the weed to be noxious.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 19-12D-5
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of agriculture of the State of West Virginia and his duly authorized representatives. See West Virginia Code 19-12D-3
- Noxious weed: means any living plant, or part thereof, declared by the commissioner, after public hearing, to be detrimental to crops, other desirable plants, waterways, livestock, land or other property, or to be injurious to public health or the economy. See West Virginia Code 19-12D-3
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(b) Multiflora rose, Rosa multiflora, is a detriment to agriculture in West Virginia and is hereby declared to be a noxious weed.