Section 76-5-25 - Powers of board and department. - New Mexico Statutes

76-5-25. Powers of board and department.

The department is directed and empowered to enforce the provisions of the Plant Protection Act. The board shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for its administration and enforcement. The board is empowered to adopt sets of standards and grades for nursery stock and, if it so desires, to adopt those standards and grades recommended by the American Association of Nurserymen, to take any action necessary to ensure that all nursery stock sold in the state meets the standards and grades established, and to stop sales of any substandard stock.