10.1-1179 - State Forester to investigate; notice to landowners. - Virginia Statutes

§ 10.1-1179. State Forester to investigate; notice to landowners.

Where an insect infestation or disease infection is believed to exist onforest land within this Commonwealth, the State Forester shall investigatethe condition. Whenever he finds that an infestation or infection exists heshall give notice in writing by mail or otherwise to each forest landownerwithin the affected area, advising him of the nature of the infestation orinfection and the recommended control measures, and offering him technicaladvice on methods of carrying out control measures.

(1952, c. 657, § 10-90.5; 1988, c. 891.)