Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 554 - Quarantines of Agricultural CommoditiesNevada Administrative Code Chapter 554 - Quarantines of Agricultural Commodities
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 554 establishes regulations for the quarantine of agricultural commodities to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases within the state. These regulations are enforced by the Nevada Department of Agriculture under the authority of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 554.
🔍 Key Provisions of NAC Chapter 554
1. General Provisions
Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "Department" (Nevada Department of Agriculture) and "Director" (Director of the Department). (leg.state.nv.us)
Federal Domestic Quarantine Notices: Adopts by reference provisions from Part 301 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as they existed on January 1, 2001, and any subsequent amendments approved by the State Quarantine Officer. (leg.state.nv.us)
Feral Honeybees: Requires a permit to collect or remove feral honeybees from quarantined areas, including submission of a risk disclosure statement and payment of a $15 annual renewal fee. (leg.state.nv.us)
2. Exterior Quarantines
Japanese Beetle: Establishes quarantine against the Japanese beetle, detailing areas under quarantine, hosts and possible carriers, and certification requirements for commodities entering Nevada. (leg.state.nv.us)
European Corn Borer: Imposes quarantine on areas infested with the European corn borer, specifying restricted commodities and certification requirements for entry into Nevada. (leg.state.nv.us)
Mint Disease and Mint Stem Borer: Establishes quarantines for mint disease and mint stem borer, outlining areas under quarantine, restricted commodities, and permit requirements for entry. (leg.state.nv.us)
Organism Causing Lethal Yellowing of Palm: Imposes quarantine against the organism causing lethal yellowing of palm, detailing areas under quarantine and commodities subject to quarantine. (leg.state.nv.us)
Colorado Potato Beetle: Establishes quarantine against the Colorado potato beetle, specifying restricted commodities and certification requirements for entry of Irish potato tubers. (leg.state.nv.us)
Potato Late Blight: Imposes quarantine against potato late blight, detailing commodities covered by quarantine and certification requirements for entry into Nevada. (leg.state.nv.us)
3. Interior Quarantines
Africanized Honeybees: Establishes quarantine against Africanized honeybees in specific areas of Nevada, specifying restricted commodities and certification requirements for movement, sale, or distribution. (leg.state.nv.us)
4. Quarantines Against Stem and Bulb Nematode and White Rot Fungus
Stem and Bulb Nematode: Imposes quarantine against stem and bulb nematode, detailing certification requirements for commodities entering Nevada and inspection procedures. (leg.state.nv.us)
White Rot Fungus: Establishes quarantine against white rot fungus, specifying certification requirements for commodities entering Nevada and decontamination procedures for machinery and equipment. (leg.state.nv.us)
5. Violations of Quarantines
Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "Notice of violation" and "Notice of warning." (leg.state.nv.us)
Issuance of Notice of Warning: Outlines procedures for issuing notices of warning for violations. (leg.state.nv.us)
Administrative Fines: Imposes administrative fines for failure to comply with actions in a notice of violation and for unlawful importation of nursery stock. (leg.state.nv.us)
⚖️ Enforcement and Penalties
Violations of quarantine regulations can result in civil penalties as follows:
First Violation: Up to $1,500
Second Violation: Up to $3,000
Subsequent Violations: Up to $5,000 per violation (leg.state.nv.us)
For detailed information, you can refer to the full text of NAC Chapter 554 here: NAC 554 - Quarantines of Agricultural Commodities.
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