2-2116. Disposition of plant pests. - Kansas Statutes

2-2116

Chapter 2.--AGRICULTURE Article 21.--PLANT PESTS

      2-2116.   Disposition of plant pests. Wherever the secretary finds a plant, plant product or other regulated article that is infested by a plant pest or finds that a plant pest exists on any premises in this state or is in transit in this state, the secretary, upon giving notice to the owner or an agent of the owner in possession thereof, may seize, quarantine, treat, or otherwise dispose of such plant pest in such manner as the secretary deems necessary to suppress, control, eradicate, or prevent or retard the spread of such plant pest, or the secretary may order such owner or agent to so treat or otherwise dispose of the such plant pest.

      History:   L. 1965, ch. 6, § 5; L. 2002, ch. 91, § 5; July 1.