- (1) The purpose of this Chapter as set out in T.C.A. §43-6-401 is to secure the suppression or eradication of the boll weevil in cotton. To meet these ends this Chapter imposes quarantines and certifies a cotton grower’s organization to cooperate with other state and federal agencies.
Authority: T.C.A. §§43-6-406 and 43-6-409. Administrative History: Original rule filed January 23, 1995; effective May 31, 1995.