The following pest and articles shall be regulated by this quarantine.

1. (1) The insect known as the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis [Coleoptera: Buprestidae]) in any stage of development (egg, larva, pupa, adult);
2. (2) firewood of all hardwood (non-coniferous) species;
3. (3) ash nursery stock;
4. (4) non-heat treated (green) ash lumber;

5. (5) other living, dead, cut, or fallen, material of the genus Fraxinus, including logs, stumps, roots, branches, and composted and uncomposted chips that have not been ground to a small enough size to destroy Emerald Ash Borer in any life stage, as required by USDA APHIS;

   Any other products, articles, or means of conveyance of any character whatsoever, when it is determined by the commissioner that they present a risk of spreading Emerald Ash Borer and the person in possession thereof has been so notified.

Author: Patrick B. Moody

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

History: New Rule: Filed February 17, 2017; effective April 3, 2017.