Rule 40-4-26-.13. Unlawful Acts

The following are violations of these Rules:

1. (1) The movement of any organism listed in these Rules into Georgia without authorization from the Commissioner and USDA-APHIS-PPQ;
2. (2) Distribution of citrus plants, budwood, or rootstock into Georgia unless in compliance with a Master Permit issued by the Commissioner;
3. (3) Propagating citrus plants that do not meet the requirements of these Rules;
4. (4) Providing false information in an attempt to obtain a Certificate for a Georgia Citrus Nursery;
5. (5) Failure to keep records of citrus plants, budwood, and/or rootstock as required by these Rules;
6. (6) The obstruction of the Commissioner in the performance of his duties;
7. (7) Falsifying, failing to maintain, or failing to provide records, application information, or other documentation required by these Rules;
8. (8) Selling, offering for sale, or distributing citrus budwood that is falsely alleged to be certified, from a foundation block, or from a certified increase block;
9. (9) Making false claims that citrus trees originated from certified budwood, designated foundation block, or certified increase block with the intention to sell, offer for sale, or distribute the citrus trees;
10. (10) Moving, planting, or distributing any citrus plant under a Stop-Sale Notice and Hold Order;
11. (11) Using citrus budwood that is not certified to propagate citrus trees except as provided in these Rules;
12. (12) Failing to maintain or provide, upon request, records for inspection; and
13. (13) Failing to comply with any order issued or rule adopted by the Department under these Rules.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 2-7-1 et. seq.

History. Original Rule entitled "Unlawful Acts" adopted. F. Dec. 5, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.