It is the intent and purpose of OAR 603-052-0153 to 603-052-0158 to prevent the buildup and spread of insects from tree to tree and orchard to orchard, particularly from areas not properly treated, or from areas untreated or abandoned, to commercial cherry, pear and apple trees or orchards. It is also the intent and purpose of said rules to reduce the use of pesticides within the control area so as to decrease insect resistance to pesticides. Also, it is the intent and purpose of said rules to more effectively carry out insect control efforts by enabling area-wide spraying programs of commercial orchards in the control area.
Or. Admin. Code § 603-052-0155
Stat. Auth.: ORS 561 & ORS 570
Stats. Implemented: ORS 561.190, ORS 561.510 - ORS 561.600, ORS 570.305, ORS 570.405 & ORS 570.410 - ORS 570.415