Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-06-19-.02

Current through October 22, 2024

Section 0080-06-19-.02 - DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this quarantine and regulations, the following shall be construed respectively to mean.

(1) CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION: A document issued by the Director of Plant Industries, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, to allow the movement of regulated articles to any destination. Such certificates of inspection shall be in complete compliance with the restriction noted in this quarantine.

(2) DIRECTOR: The Director of the Division of Plant Industries, Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

(3) COMPACTED SOIL: Soil attached to equipment which cannot be removed by brushing and/or washing with water under normal city water pressure.

(4) COMPLIANCE AGREEMENTS: A written agreement between a person or concern engaged in growing, dealing in or moving regulated articles and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industries, wherein the former agrees to comply with conditions specified in the agreement to prevent the dissemination of the imported fire ant.

(5) EXEMPTION: Conditions described herein which provide for the movement of regulated articles from regulated areas under specified conditions.

(6) INFESTATION: The presence of the imported fire ant in any of its life stages where it is reasonably sure the pest may exist.

(7) PEST: Imported Fire Ant in any stage of development.

(8) REGULATED AREA: Any county, other minor civil division, farm or other premises, or part thereof, designated as a regulated area by this quarantine.

(9) REGULATED ARTICLES: Imported Fire Ant, means of conveyance, and other products and articles of any character whatsoever the movement of which is regulated by this quarantine.

(10) LIMITED PERMIT: A document authorizing the movement of regulated articles to a restricted destination for limited handling, utilization, processing or treatment.

(11) INSPECTOR: Any duly designated employee, agent or representative of the Director of the Division of Plant Industries of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

(12) PERSON: This term shall include any corporation, partnership, firm, company, society or association, as well as any individuals.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-06-19-.02

Original rule filed October 6, 1989; effective January 29, 1990.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 43-6-104, 43-6-106(9) and 43-6-108.