Pennsylvania Statutes Title 3 Pa.C.S.A. Agriculture § 1512. Permits

(1) For noxious weeds, the department may issue individual permits. A permit may allow for the cultivation and propagation of a noxious weed for research and educational purposes only. The department shall establish the criteria for a noxious weed individual permit through the issuance of a temporary order, as set forth in section 1514(4) (relating to individual permits).

(2) For controlled plants, the department may issue individual permits or general permits. The department shall establish the criteria for a controlled plant individual permit through the issuance of a temporary order as specified under section 1514(4).

(1) Any person who holds a permit under this chapter shall notify the department, in writing, prior to any change of status related to the permit, including:

(2) Upon notification, the department may enter onto the land and premises, including buildings and conveyances that were utilized for or where the permitted activity of the person holding or required to hold a permit under this chapter took or is taking place, and to conduct inspections of the premises as are necessary to determine what remedial, eradication or containment practices are necessary prior to the closure or other change of status occurring.

(3) Failure to notify the department or otherwise comply with the provisions of this subsection shall be a violation of this chapter.

(1) The secretary determines that a permit holder has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

(2) It is necessary to protect crops, livestock, agricultural land or other property, including forest land and bodies of water.