§152-1 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, unless otherwise required by context: “Control noxious weed” means to limit the spread of a specific noxious weed and to reduce its density to a degree where its injurious, harmful, or deleterious effect is reduced to a tolerable level. “Cooperative agreement” means an agreement between the department […]
§152-2 Rules. Subject to chapter 91, the department may make rules to effectuate this chapter, including but not limited to the following: (1) Establishment of criteria and procedures for the designation of plant species as noxious weeds for the purposes of this chapter; (2) Establishment of procedures and conditions for the initiation of cooperative agreements […]
§152-3 Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful to introduce or to transport specific noxious weeds or their seeds or vegetative reproductive parts into any area designated pursuant to section 152-5 as free or reasonably free of those noxious weeds; provided that the introduction or transportation of those noxious weeds may be permitted for educational or […]
§152-4 Designation of noxious weed. The department may designate certain plant species as noxious weeds following the criteria and procedures established under section 152-2(1). The department shall publish and make available a list of noxious weeds to interested persons. [L 1975, c 44, pt of §1; am L 1987, c 92, §4]
§152-5 Designation of areas declared free or reasonably free of noxious weeds. The department may declare the entire State, an island, or a section of an island as free or reasonably free of a specific noxious weed. The department shall take necessary measures to restrict the introduction and establishment of specific noxious weeds in areas […]
§152-6 Duties of the department; noxious weed control and eradication. (a) The department shall maintain a constant vigilance for incipient infestations of specific noxious weeds on islands declared reasonably free from those weeds, and shall use those procedures and methods to control or eradicate the infestations of noxious weeds as are determined to be feasible […]
§152-7 REPEALED. L 1989, c 267, §3. Cross References For present provisions, see §141-3.6.
