3 Del. Admin. Code § 801-2.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 801-2.0 - Designation Of Species; Investigations; Control Programs; Grants; Weed Advisory Committee2.1 The Department of Agriculture designates the following species of weeds as Noxious Weeds in the State of Delaware:2.1.1 Sorghum halepense L., commonly known as "Johnsongrass"2.1.2 Cirsium arvense L., commonly known as "Canada Thistle"2.1.3 Sicyos angulatus L., commonly known as "Burcucumber"2.1.4 Ambrosia trifida L., commonly known as "Giant Ragweed"2.1.5 Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson, commonly known as "Palmer's Amaranth"2.1.6 Uruchloa texana Buckl., commonly known as "Texas Panicum"2.2 The State Department of Agriculture may make such investigations studies and determinations as it may deem advisable in order to ascertain the extent of growth and infestation of noxious weeds in this state, and the effect of such species on agricultural production.2.3 The Department may institute programs of control and eradication.2.4 Authority for Department to enter into agreements. 2.4.1 The Department may enter into agreements with any county or subdivision of this State, with any adjoining state, or with agencies of the federal or state governments to affect a program of control and eradication.2.4.2 When such an agreement is executed and certified in writing to the Secretary of State, the Department and the county may conduct surveys to determine the location and amount of infestations of designated noxious weeds within that county, and may provide technical and financial assistance to landowners in a cooperative control or eradication program, and may affect a program of mowing, spraying, or other control or eradication practices on road right-of-ways, drainage ditch banks, parks, playgrounds, and other public or private lands.2.4.3 The agreement between the Department and county may be terminated by either party on 30 days written notice. (3 Del.C. §1953, § 2403; 57 Del. Laws, c. 701).2.5 The Department may accept, use or expend such aid, gift, grant, or loan as may from time to time be made available from any source, public or private, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.2.6 The methods of operations by the Department shall not be limited to those specifically listed in this section.2.7 A Weed Advisory Committee consisting of 5 persons shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary on matters concerning noxious weed control in the State. The committee shall consist of a cooperative extension representative from the University of Delaware, chosen by the Director of Cooperative Extension Services; the Noxious Weed Specialist, State Department of Agriculture; and 1 person from each of the 3 counties to be chosen by the Governor's Council on Agriculture.3 Del. Admin. Code § 801-2.0