NAC555.070. Douglas County Weed Control District: Weeds subject to control; methods of control; inspections; legal proceedings; cooperation with subdivision outside of District.

     1. The following weeds are subject to control within the Douglas County Weed Control District:

     (a) Canada thistle (Cirsium spp.);

     (b) Puncture vine (Tribulus spp.);

     (c) Russian knapweed (Centaurea spp.);

     (d) Whitetop (Cardaria spp., Lepidium spp.);

     (e) Yellow star thistle (Centaurea spp.); and

     (f) Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa).

     2. The control of any designated weed by the application of a chemical (herbicide) must be in accordance with the latest recommendations issued cooperatively by the University of Nevada, Reno, and the Department.

     3. When chemical control is not feasible, mechanical methods to prevent seeding or storage of food may be used under the direction of the Weed Control Officer.

     4. Any medium used in agricultural production moving from, to or within the District which is capable of spreading weeds designated for control by the District is subject to inspection by a director or the Weed Control Officer. If it is found infested with viable reproductive parts of a designated weed, a director or the Weed Control Officer may order the medium treated or cleaned by using methods and procedures approved by the director or Weed Control Officer.

     5. If any person refuses to allow the District to control designated weeds on his or her land or refuses to perform the necessary control measures in a manner acceptable to the District, the District Board of Directors may request the initiation of legal action by the Director of the Department as provided by law.

     6. The District may cooperate financially or otherwise with any owner of land or political subdivision outside of the District infested with a weed subject to control within the District if the infestation renders a potential problem to the control of weeds within the District.

     [Dep’t of Agriculture, eff. 2-27-70]—(NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 7-14-92)