Upon referral by the Corporation, subject to §80.021 of the Code, the Department may authorize the destruction or treatment, and establish procedures for the purchase and destruction, of citrus plants and hosts in pest management zones if the Department determines the action is necessary to carry out the purpose of Chapter 80. The Corporation must demonstrate that a public nuisance exists to establish that the action is warranted, including non-compliance with suppression program requirements.

Source Note: The provisions of this §27.503 adopted to be effective December 6, 2015, 40 TexReg 8637