Tex. Agric. Code Section 71.005
Movement of Plants from Quarantined Area

(a)

Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, the department shall prevent the movement, from a quarantined area into an unquarantined area or pest-free area, of any plant, plant product, or substance capable of disseminating the pest or disease that is the basis for the quarantine or is not found in the pest-free area.

(b)

A plant, plant product, or substance prohibited from movement by a quarantine established under Section 71.001 (Quarantines Against Out-of-state Diseases and Pests), 71.002 (Quarantines Against In-state Diseases and Pests), or 71.004 (Emergency Quarantines) of this code may be moved into an unquarantined area if moved under safeguards considered by the department to be adequate to prevent the introduction or spread of the pest or disease into the state or an unquarantined area.

(c)

The department may charge a fee, as provided by department rule, for an inspection required for the movement of plants into or out of a quarantined area.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1152, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 5, Sec. 9.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 419, Sec. 2.26, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Source: Section 71.005 — Movement of Plants from Quarantined Area, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.­71.­htm#71.­005 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

71.001
Quarantines Against Out-of-state Diseases and Pests 71.002
Quarantines Against In-state Diseases and Pests 71.003
Quarantines Around Pest-free Areas 71.004
Emergency Quarantines 71.005
Movement of Plants from Quarantined Area 71.006
Hearing 71.007
Rules 71.008
Control or Eradication Zone 71.009
Seizure, Treatment, and Destruction of Plants, Plant Products, and Other Substances 71.010
Appeals 71.011
Protection of Carrier from Damages 71.012
Civil Penalty 71.013
Criminal Penalties 71.041
Definitions 71.042
Duty of Department 71.043
Annual Registration 71.044
Inspection 71.046
Treatment or Destruction of Diseased or Infested Plants or Premises 71.047
Expense of Treatment 71.048
Appeal of Notice or Order 71.049
Enforcement of Notice or Order 71.050
Certificate to Accompany Shipment 71.051
Importation Certificates 71.053
Inspection of Shipments 71.054
Protection of Carriers from Liability 71.055
Revocation of Certificate 71.056
Inspection Fees 71.057
Nursery Dealers and Agents 71.058
Penalties 71.059
Civil Penalty 71.060
Stop-sale Order 71.0081
Vehicle Inspections for Insect Pests or Plant Diseases 71.0082
Inspections for Certain Pests and Diseases 71.0083
Agriculture Warrants 71.0091
Seizure, Treatment, and Destruction of a Citrus Plant, Citrus Plant Product, or Citrus Substance 71.0092
Seizure, Treatment, Handling, and Destruction of Certain Materials Within Quarantined Area 71.0101
Department of Public Safety to Cooperate 71.101
Duty of Department 71.102
Field Inspection 71.103
Inspection Certificate 71.104
Tomato Diseases and Insects 71.105
Cruciferous Plant Diseases and Insects 71.106
Pepper Diseases 71.107
Onion Diseases and Insects 71.108
Eggplant Diseases 71.109
Sweet Potato Diseases and Insects 71.110
Treatment or Destruction of Plants 71.111
Certificate for Imported Plants 71.112
Protection of Carriers from Liability 71.113
Revocation of Certificate 71.114
Fees 71.115
Packaging and Labeling of Certified Plants 71.116
Penalties 71.117
Civil Penalty 71.151
List Required 71.152
Noxious or Invasive Plant Sale, Distribution, or Importation Prohibited 71.153
Local Regulation 71.154
Disclaimer Required 71.201
Definitions 71.202
Cooperative Agreement 71.203
Application 71.204
Use of Funds 71.205
Special Funding Considerations 71.206
Reporting Requirements 71.207
Threat Identification and Mitigation Program
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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