Pennsylvania Statutes Title 3 P.S. Agriculture § 258.18. Surveys to determine existence of pests

The department may make surveys to determine the existence, distribution and severity of damage caused by plant pests, may collect and transport samples of plants or plant products which are capable of harboring plant pests, may conduct studies relating to the control of plant pests, may make other investigations necessary to protect Pennsylvania agriculture and horticulture from certain plant pests, may prescribe treatment for control of plant pests and may report the results of plant pest investigations.