Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-15-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-10-15-.06 - Conditions For Movement Of Regulated Articles

Regulated articles shall not be moved from any regulated area into the State of Alabama unless accompanied by a certificate of quarantine compliance documenting compliance with the following conditions:

(1) Regulated articles moving from counties with confirmed infestations are certifiable as follows:

(a) Regulated articles other than in (B) below may be certified only when such articles have been thoroughly inspected by an official of the appropriate regulatory agency of the state of origin, and found to be free from the pine shoot beetle.

(b) Regulated logs and lumber may be certified only when fumigated with methyl bromide at a rate of 3 lbs/1000 cubic feet for 16 hours at 70°F or above or 5 lbs/1000 cubic feet for 16 hours at 40°-60°F. Such treated articles must be protected from reinfestation.

(2) Regulated articles moving from counties which are not known to be infested are certifiable as follows:

(a) Regulated articles may be moved into Alabama under a properly secured certificate of quarantine compliance containing the following additional declaration. "Regulated articles within this shipment originated in a county surveyed for pine shoot beetle and was found to be apparently free of this pest."

(3) A copy of the certificate of quarantine compliance must accompany each shipment into Alabama, and a copy must be left at each delivery site within Alabama.

A copy of the certificate of quarantine compliance must also be faxed, (205) 240-3103, to Department of Agriculture and Industries, Plant Protection Section, Montgomery, Alabama, within 24 hours of shipment of the regulated articles.

(4) Special permits may be issued by the Commissioner for introduction of the pine shoot beetle, Tomicus piniperda (L.) into Alabama for experimental purposes by appropriate agencies; provided that the Commissioner is satisfied that such movement will not harm or threaten Alabama's agricultural, horticultural or forestry industry.

(5) Regulated articles moved into Alabama in violation of this quarantine may be returned to origin, treated, or confiscated and destroyed at the discretion of the Commissioner. Any costs incurred by the Commissioner shall be paid by the shipper of the regulated articles.

Author: Marise Mims Sandidge

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-15-.06

This rule was adopted on an emergency basis November 18, 1992. Rule adopted on a permanent basis on February 9, 1993.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, 2-25-4 and 2-25-5.