Under the Provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, 2-25-3, the commissioner may, after first being properly identified, stop and inspect, without a warrant, any person or means of conveyance moving into, within or from the state of Alabama upon probable cause to believe that such means of conveyance or articles are infested with any harmful citrus pest or disease, and he is authorized to seize, treat, destroy, or otherwise dispose of articles found to be moving in violation of these rules.

Author: Robert J. Russell, Patrick B. Moody

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§2-25-1, et seq.

History: New Rule: Filed June 9, 2009; effective July 14, 2009. Amended: Filed November 12, 2015; effective December 17, 2015.