Section 3275 - European Pine Shoot Moth Exterior QuarantineA quarantine is established against the following pest, its hosts and possible carriers:
(a) Pest. European pine shoot moth (Rhyacionia buoliana).(b) Area Under Quarantine. The states of Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.(c) Articles and Commodities Covered. All species and varieties of pine (Pinus spp.) trees (with or without roots) and any branches or twigs of pine bearing terminal buds, needles or shoots are declared to be hosts and possible carriers of the pest quarantined against.(d) Restrictions. (1) Certificate of Origin or Treatment Required. Articles and commodities covered are prohibited entry into California from the area under quarantine unless each lot or shipment is accompanied by a certificate issued by an authorized agricultural official of the origin state affirming that the material meets the requirements of either (A), (B), or (C) below: (A) Origin Certificate From Noninfested Areas. Shipments of articles and commodities covered may be certified provided the origin certificate is issued after the growing site or growing area has been trapped for the European pine shoot moth as prescribed by the department and found free from European pine shoot moth.(B) Origin Certificate From Noninfested Counties or Parishes. Shipments of articles and commodities covered may be certified provided the origin certificate is issued after the county or parish has been trapped for European pine shoot moth as approved by the department and found free from European pine shoot moth.(C) Treatment Certificate. Shipments of articles and commodities covered may be certified provided they have been treated for European pine shoot moth under supervision of an authorized agricultural official of the state of origin prior to shipment in a manner and by a method which has been prescribed by the department.(2) Exemptions. The following articles and commodities are exempt from the certification requirements of this regulation: (A) Pine boughs in wreaths.(B) Noncommercial shipments not exceeding three in number of:2. Rooted pine trees three feet or less in height.3. Cut pine Christmas trees for normal indoor use.4. Cut pine branches, not to exceed the equivalent of 3 pine trees of the size for normal indoor use.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 3275
1. Amendment filed 4-20-78 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 24.
2. Certificate of Compliance filed 6-13-78 (Register 78, No. 24).
3. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 14).
4. Amendment of section heading and subsections (b), (d)(1) and (d)(1)(A), new subsection (d)(1)(B), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly designated subsection (d)(1)(C) filed 11-30-98; operative 12-30-98 (Register 98, No. 49). Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 5301 and 5302, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 5301 and 5302, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. Amendment filed 4-20-78 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 24.
2. Certificate of Compliance filed 6-13-78 (Register 78, No. 24).
3. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 14).
4. Amendment of section heading and subsections (b), (d)(1) and (d)(1)(A), new subsection (d)(1)(B), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly designated subsection (d)(1)(C) filed 11-30-98; operative 12-30-98 (Register 98, No. 49).