Wash. Rev. Code § 15.13.430

Current through 2024

Section 15.13.430 - [Effective until 7/1/2030] Hold order on damaged, infested, or infected horticultural plants or Christmas trees-Selling or moving unlawful

When the director has cause to believe that any horticultural plants or Christmas trees are damaged or are infested or infected by any plant pest, the director may issue a hold order on such horticultural plants or Christmas trees. A hold order may prescribe conditions under which the damaged, infested, or infected material must be held to prevent spread of the infestation or infection. Treatment or other corrective measures shall be the sole responsibility of the persons holding the material for sale. It is unlawful to sell or move such plants until released in writing by the director.

RCW 15.13.430

2007 c 335 § 14; 2000 c 144 § 22; 1993 c 120 § 14; 1971 ex.s. c 33 § 19.

Expiration date- 2019 c 206; 2013 c 72; 2007 c 335: See note following RCW 15.13.250.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.