§ 113-60.8. Authority of Secretary and his agents to go upon private land within control zones. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 113‑60.8. Authority of Secretary and his agents to go upon private land within controlzones.

The Secretary or his agents shall have the power to go upon the landwithin any zone of infestation or infection and take measures to control,suppress or eradicate the insect, infestation or disease infection.  If anyperson refuses to allow the Secretary or his agents to go upon his land, or ifany person refuses to adopt adequate means to control or eradicate the insect,infestation or disease infection, the Secretary may apply to the superior courtof the county in which the land is located for an injunction or otherappropriate remedy to restrain the landowner from interfering with theSecretary or his agents in entering the control zone and adopting measures tocontrol, suppress or eradicate the insect infestation or disease infection,provided the cost of court or control thereof shall not be a liability againstthe forest landowner nor constitute a lien upon the real property of suchinfested area. (1953, c. 910;1973, c. 1262, s. 86; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1989, c. 727, s. 77.)