19-12-1 Title
19-12-2 Definitions
19-12-3 Commissioner to enforce article; powers and duties generally
19-12-4 Detection and abundance surveys; findings of commissioner; eradication and suppression
19-12-5 Rules and regulations for eradication, etc., of plant pests and other insects and noxious weeds; enjoining violations of article or rules and regulations
19-12-6 Quarantines and other orders; plants or plant products entering state
19-12-7 Infected or infested nursery stock, articles or materials subject to seizure, etc
19-12-8 Right of entry on premises
19-12-9 Certificate of registration for nurserymen, dealers, etc.; refusal, suspension, etc., of certificates; annual registration fees
19-12-10 Inspection of nurseries; orders of commissioner as to eradication or control of infestation
19-12-11 Nursery stock brought into state to carry inspection certificate
19-12-12 Disposition of fees collected
19-12-13 Inspection of plants, etc., by commissioner upon request; certificate stating results of inspection
19-12-14 Permit required to sell, transport, etc., plant pests or noxious weeds
19-12-15 Information to be furnished and inspection allowed upon request of commissioner
19-12-16 Criminal penalties; civil penalties; duties of the prosecuting attorney
19-12-17 Severability
19-12-18 Confidentiality of trade secrets
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Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 19 > Article 12 - Insect Pests, Plant Diseases and Noxious Weeds

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