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Texas Agriculture Code - AGRIC § 73.006. Certificate of Inspection; Permit

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person may not ship a citrus nursery product or citrus fruit from outside this state into this state without first filing with the department a certificate of inspection issued by the proper authority of the state in which the shipment originates. The certificate must show:

(1) that the nursery product or fruit to be shipped has been produced in a county known to be free from the pests and diseases listed in Section 73.004(a) of this code; or

(2) that the nursery product or fruit has been fumigated by a method approved by the department that will render it free of pest or disease infestation.

(b) A transportation company or common carrier may not receive, transport, or deliver a shipment of a citrus nursery product or citrus fruit originating outside this state that does not bear:

(1) a shipping tag or label showing the certificate of inspection from the originating state; and

(2) a permit from the department.

(c) A transportation company or common carrier shall immediately report to the department any shipment of a citrus nursery product or citrus fruit that is not accompanied by the certificate and permit required by Subsection (b) of this section.

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