N.M. Admin. Code § 21.17.28.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 21.17.28.9 - RESTRICTION ON REGULATED ARTICLES

In order to prevent the introduction of the pecan weevil into New Mexico, the board hereby orders and declares the regulated articles herein defined shall not be allowed to move to or through New Mexico from quarantine areas, except under restrictions herein described.

A. Transportation of in-shell nuts of all pecan and hickory varieties, hulls, husks, shell fragments, containers associated with the harvesting, transportation, or storage of in-shell pecans or hickory nuts originating from a quarantine area to or through New Mexico shall be allowed as follows:

(1) Accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate for each shipment of regulated articles. Acceptable treatments are prescribed under Subsections A through C of 21.17.28.11 NMAC.

(2) Accompanied by a valid compliance agreement issued by the director, regulated articles may be transported directly to a facility approved by the director that is capable of providing the treatment(s) as defined under Subsections A through C of 21.17.28.11 NMAC.

B. Transportation of regulated articles not identified in Subsection A of 21.17.28.9 NMAC including equipment and supplies, originating in quarantine areas, to or through non-quarantine areas in New Mexico will be allowed following inspection and issuance of a phytosanitary certificate that identifies regulated articles as not being infested.

C. Regulated articles from Arizona, California, and El Paso, Hudspeth, Culberson, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties in Texas will be admitted into the state of New Mexico if accompanied by a certificate of origin.

N.M. Admin. Code § 21.17.28.9

7/1/97; 21.17.28.9 NMAC - Rn, 21 NMAC 17.28.9, 05/29/09, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 21, November 8, 2022, eff. 11/8/2022