N.M. Admin. Code § 21.17.33.8

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

Section 21.17.33.8 - RED IMPORTED FIRE ANT EMERGENCY QUARANTINE

A. Pest: Red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren.

B. Areas under quarantine: Dona Ana county, New Mexico.

C. Regulated articles:

(1) the red imported fire ant in any living stage of development;

(2) soil, compost, decomposed manure, humus, muck and peat, separately or with other things, except potting soil that is shipped in original containers in which the soil was placed after commercial preparation;

(3) plants with roots and soil attached; except houseplants grown in the home and not for sale;

(4) grass sod;

(5) baled hay and baled straw stored in direct contact with the ground;

(6) used mechanized soil-moving equipment, unless removed of all non-compacted soil;

(7) any other product, articles, or means of conveyance of any character whatsoever, not covered by this subsection, are regulated articles when it is determined that they present a risk of spreading red imported fire ants and the person in possession thereof has been so notified.

N.M. Admin. Code § 21.17.33.8

8/14/98; 21.17.33.8 NMAC - Rn, 21 NMAC 17.33.8, 05/29/09