4.12.1308    PLANT HEALTH QUARANTINES

(1) All quarantines are listed by the name of the quarantine and references the quarantine order number. The order will specify the name of the quarantine and describe the plant pest(s), regulated articles, and regulations, e.g., notifications, inspections, sampling, certifications, required permit(s), safeguards, and any other requirements.

(2) Quarantine orders are available from the department by accessing the department's web site at www.agr.mt.gov or by requesting a copy of the order by writing, e-mailing, or faxing a request to the Department of Agriculture at P.O. Box 200201, Helena, MT 59620-0201; [email protected]; or (406) 444-5409.

(a) The department may charge actual costs of printing, copying, and mailing copies of a quarantine rule or order.

(3) The following is the current list of long-term quarantines:

(a) European Pine Shoot Moth (EPSM) (Rhyacionia bouliana). See Order MTQ-2008-01.

(b) Late Blight Quarantine (Phytophthora infestans). See Order MTQ-2008-02.

(c) Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica Newman). See Order MTQ-2008-03.

Intrastate Quarantine.

(d) Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica Newman). See Order MTQ-2013-01.

Interstate Quarantine.

(e) Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire).  See Order MTQ-2021-001A.  Exterior Quarantine.

 

History: 80-7-402, MCA; IMP, 80-7-402, 80-7-404, MCA; NEW, 2009 MAR p. 343, Eff. 3/27/09; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 1432, Eff. 8/9/13; AMD, 2021 MAR p. 552, Eff. 5/15/21.