2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-01-140.05

Current through December 10, 2024
Section 2-1-3-01-140.05 - CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE MOVEMENT OF REGULATED ARTICLES
1. A certificate or limited permit is required to transport regulated articles from a regulated area into or through any rice production area.
2. A certificate or limited permit for movement of regulated articles may be obtained from the Bureau of Plant Industry or an authorized cooperator/collaborator agency.
3. A certificate or limited permit may be issued by an inspector if a regulated article:
a. Has originated in the non-infested area of this state or in a non-infested area of any other state and has not been exposed to infestation at any time; or
b. Has been treated to eliminate infestation; or
c. Has been subjected to a seed assay to determine if the causal agent is present and none is found; or
d. Has been grown, manufactured, stored or handled in such a manner that in the judgment of the inspector no infestation will be transmitted thereby.
4. Limited permits may be issued by an inspector to allow the movement of non-certified regulated articles for specified handling, utilization, processing or treatment in accordance with approved procedures, provided the inspector has determined that such movement will not result in the spread of Gibberella ffujikuroi (bakanae strains).
5. When certificates or limited permits are required, they shall be securely fastened to the regulated article or to the outside of the container in which the regulated article is being moved.
6. Any certificate or limited permit which has been issued or authorized may be withdrawn by the inspector if he determines that the holder thereof has not complied with any conditions for the use of such documents or with any conditions contained in a compliance agreement.
7. Persons requesting certification or a limited permit must request the services from an inspector(s) at least 48 hours before the services are needed. The regulated articles must be assembled at the place and manner in which the inspector designates outside the rice production area. The following information must be provided at the time the request is submitted:
a. The quantity of the regulated article to be moved.
b. The location of the regulated article.
c. The names and addresses of the consignee and consignor.
d. The method of shipment.
e. The scheduled date of shipment.

2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-01-140.05