NAC554.211. Approval for entry into State of host or possible carrier.

The Director will, pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NAC 554.200, approve for entry into this State a host or possible carrier of the Japanese beetle that was grown in:

     1. A greenhouse if:

     (a) The greenhouse was constructed to prevent the entry of adult Japanese beetles;

     (b) The greenhouse has been inspected and found to be free from Japanese beetles in any stage of life; and

     (c) The plants and soil have been inspected, found to be free from Japanese beetles in any stage of life and protected from infestation while being stored, packed and shipped;

     2. An area not under quarantine against the Japanese beetle and was transported into an area under quarantine if the host or possible carrier was transported in a closed conveyance or closed container and at all times thereafter was protected from becoming infested with the Japanese beetle; or

     3. A county that, before the arrival of the shipment of the host or possible carrier into this State, was on the list of counties maintained by the Director pursuant to NAC 554.185.

     (Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R080-99, eff. 10-26-99)