SECTION 35:30-14-3. Conditions governing the movement of regulated articles  


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  •   The following conditions govern the movement of regulated articles:
    (1)   A certificate is required to move or transport regulated articles from:
    (A)   a regulated or quarantined area into or through any elimination zone or restricted area in this state;
    (B)   one elimination zone or restricted area into or through any other type of elimination zone or restricted area.
    (2)   A certificate may be required to move or transport any regulated article within designated areas when an inspector determines that the regulated article presents the potential to spread boll weevils and the person in possession is notified in writing.
    (3)   Certificates may be issued by an inspector if the regulated article:
    (A)   Originated in the non-infested area of this state or in a non-infested area of any other state and was not exposed to infestation at any time;
    (B)   Is treated to destroy the infestation in accordance with approved procedures;
    (C)   Is grown, manufactured, stored, or handled in a manner that prevents the spread or transmission of an infestation; or
    (D)   Is examined by the inspector and found to be free of infestation.
    (4)   Permits may be issued by an inspector to allow the movement of a non-certified, regulated article for specified handling, utilization, processing, treatment, or experimental or scientific purposes in accordance with procedures and conditions specified in the permit, provided the inspector determines that the movement will not result in the spread of the boll weevil.
    (5)   Any certificate or permit issued or authorized by the Department shall be withdrawn or revoked if the Department determines that the holder failed to comply with the procedures and specified conditions set out in the certificate or permit.
    (6)   All certificates or permits shall be securely attached to the outside of the container that the article is moved or transported except where the certificate or permit is attached to the shipping document and the regulated article is adequately described on the shipping document or on the certificate or permit.
    (7)   The following are exempt from the provisions of this rule:
    (A)   Cotton seed and vehicles transporting cotton seed;
    (B)   Baled cotton, baled gin motes and linters, and vehicles transporting these articles;
    (C)   Manufactured cotton products; and
    (D)   Any regulated article transported or moved from one elimination zone or restricted area to another similarly designated area, unless an inspector determines that the regulated article presents the potential to spread boll weevils and the person in possession is notified in writing.
[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 2834, eff 7-13-00; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 749, eff 4-26-04]