1. A. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, or knowingly transport within this state any weed-infested material:

   1. 1. Bearing a false or misleading label and/or invoice;
   2. 2. Bearing a false or misleading statement regarding absence or presence of noxious weeds; and
   3. 3. Containing any seeds, root stalks, or reproductive portions of noxious weeds.

2. B. It shall be unlawful for any person within this state:

   1. 1. To detach, alter, deface, or destroy any label or invoice provided for in this subarticle or rules or to alter or substitute weed-infested material that may in any manner defeat the purpose of this subarticle;
   2. 2. To disseminate any false or misleading advertisement concerning weed-infested material in any manner;
   3. 3. To hinder or obstruct the State Board of Agriculture in the performance of its duties and functions under the provisions of this subarticle; and
   4. 4. To fail to comply with a "stop-sale" order made pursuant to the provisions of this subarticle.

Laws 1955, HB 505, p. 78, art. 8(E), § 2; Amended by Laws 2000, SB 1424, c. 367, § 122, emerg. eff. June 6, 2000 (superseded document available).