1. (1) Except as permitted in 80-10-14-.07 and 80-10-14-.08 below, the following is prohibited:

   1. (a) The movement of Class A, B, or C noxious weeds or any regulated article infested with Class A, B, or C noxious weeds into or within Alabama is prohibited.

2. (2) Other regulated areas.

   1. (a) The Commissioner may take action as authorized under 2-25-4 and 2-25-5, Code of Ala. 1975 to designate as a regulated area any state or portion of a state in which there is reasonable cause to believe that a noxious weed exists, and there is an immediate need to prevent its introduction, spread or dissemination in Alabama.
   2. (b) The Commissioner may take action as authorized under 2-25-4 and 2-25-5 Code of Ala. 1995 to designate as a regulated area any county or portion thereof of the state of Alabama in which there is reasonable cause to believe that a noxious weed exists, and there is an immediate need to prevent its dissemination within Alabama.

Author: Reginald L. Sorrells

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §2-25-4.

History: New Rule: Filed August 11, 2000; effective September 15, 2000.