N.M. Admin. Code § 21.17.32.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 21.17.32.9 - DISPOSITION OF VIOLATORS

A. Failure to comply with Subsection B of 21.17.32.8 NMAC as stated above shall be a violation of this rule. The director may take any appropriate measures including, but not limited to:

(1) taking emergency action;

(2) disposing of the host;

(3) eradication of the pest.

B. When a continuing threat of the spread of a pest exists, the director may take emergency action necessary and may assess an emergency action fee to recover the cost of the emergency action, not to exceed $1,000 per field, against the property owner and/or operator.

C. If it becomes necessary for the department to contract with someone to plow down the cotton, the control committee which requested the assistance will reimburse the department the actual cost.

N.M. Admin. Code § 21.17.32.9

08-14-98; 21.17.32.9 NMAC - Rn, 21 NMAC 17.32.9, 12-13-02