ARTICLE 5. Forest Insect and Plant Disease Control

Article 5 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1144.

§§ 4712–4718 · 8 sections

• § 4712 As used in this article: (a) “Owner” includes any individual, partnership, corporation, or association. (b) “Timberland” means any land which has enough…
• § 4713 Pine beetles and other insect pests or plant diseases which are harmful, detrimental and injurious to timber and forest growth are a public nuisance.
• § 4714 Every owner of timber or timberlands shall control or eradicate the insect pests or plant diseases on lands owned by the owner or under the owner’s control. If…
• § 4714.5 The movement of eucalyptus wood containing live Eucalyptus Longhorn Borers or their larvae in trucks or trailers is prohibited. A violation of this section is…
• § 4715 The department, in accordance with policy established by the board, may enter into agreements with any owner and with any agency of government, including the…
• § 4716 (a) Whenever the director determines that there exists an area that is infested or infected with insect pests or plant diseases injurious to timber or forest…
• § 4717 The department may make the necessary surveys and appraisals to obtain pertinent data and information on insect infestations and disease infections. The…
• § 4718 If the director determines that insect or disease control work within the designated zone of infestation or infection is no longer necessary or feasible the…