Agriculture Code § 73.006

People may not ship citrus nursery products or citrus fruit into Texas from outside the state unless they first file a certificate of inspection with the department. Carriers also may not handle such shipments unless the required tag/label and permit are attached, and they must immediately report noncompliant shipments

Jurisdiction: United States — Texas
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People may not ship citrus nursery products or citrus fruit into Texas from outside the state unless they first file a certificate of inspection with the department. Carriers also may not handle such shipments unless the required tag/label and permit are attached, and they must immediately report noncompliant shipments.

Sec. 73.006. CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION; PERMIT. (a) A person may not ship a citrus nursery product or citrus fruit from outside this state into this state without first filing with the department a certificate of inspection issued by the proper authority of the state in which the shipment originates. The certificate must show: (1) that the nursery product or fruit to be shipped has been produced in a county known to be free from the pests and diseases listed in Section 73.004(a) of this code; or (2) that the nursery product or fruit has been fumigated by a method approved by the department that will render it free of pest or disease infestation. (b) A transportation company or common carrier may not receive, transport, or deliver a shipment of a citrus nursery product or citrus fruit originating outside this state that does not bear: (1) a shipping tag or label showing the certificate of inspection from the originating state; and (2) a permit from the department. (c) A transportation company or common carrier shall immediately report to the department any shipment of a citrus nursery product or citrus fruit that is not accompanied by the certificate and permit required by Subsection (b) of this section. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1172, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.

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