Washington Revised Code Title 17. Weeds, Rodents, and Pests § 17.24.220. Sudden oak death syndrome--Coordinated response effort

The department and the department of natural resources shall coordinate their sudden oak death syndrome response efforts with other plant pest agencies and private organizations to exchange information, monitor the confirmed incidences of the disease, and take action as appropriate under existing plant pest control authorities to prevent the introduction of the disease into Washington and to control or eradicate the disease if it is determined to be present in the state.