N.M. Admin. Code § 21.17.36.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 21.17.36.9 - RESTRICTIONS ON REGULATED ARTICLES

To prevent the spread of pecan weevil in New Mexico, the board hereby orders and declares regulated articles cannot be transported out of quarantined areas, except under the following conditions:

A. Transportation of in-shell pecans, hulls, husks, shell fragments, containers associated with the harvesting, transportation, or storage of in-shell pecans originating in quarantined counties to or through non-quarantined areas in New Mexico shall be allowed as follows:

(1) Accompanied by a certificate for each shipment of regulated articles, certifying treatment under supervision of the department or in accordance with a compliance agreement prior to transporting out of the quarantined area. Acceptable treatments are prescribed under Subsections A through C of 21.17.36.11 NMAC. The certificate must include contact information for pecan owner, shipment amount, treatment method (including treatment dates), destination contact information with address, and any other information deemed relevant by the department; or

(2) Transported in enclosed trailers or other containers approved by the director and transported directly to a facility approved by the director, that is capable of providing the treatment(s) as defined under Subsections A through C of 21.17.36.11 NMAC; or

(3) Transportation of regulated articles using alternative methods as approved under a compliance agreement.

B. Transportation of regulated articles not identified in Subsection A of 21.17.36.9 NMAC including equipment and supplies, originating in quarantined area, to or through non-quarantined areas in New Mexico will be allowed following inspection by the department and issuance of a certificate that identifies regulated articles as not being infested.

N.M. Admin. Code § 21.17.36.9

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 18, September 25, 2018, eff. 11/1/2018, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 21, November 8, 2022, eff. 11/8/2022