5B-26.002. Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions in Section 581.011, F.S., and the following definitions shall apply:

(1) Certificate. An official document stipulating compliance with the requirements of the department.

(2) Exposed. Subjected to oak wilt disease infestation because of proximity to or contact with oak wilt disease.

(3) Host plant. An oak (Quercus spp.), chestnut (Castanea spp.), chinquapin (Castanea spp. or Castanopsis spp.) or tanbark oak (Lithocarpus densiflora) plant or part thereof or any other plant or part thereof which is capable of being infected or infested by oak wilt disease in any of its life stages.

(4) Infected. Actually harboring oak wilt disease.

(5) Infested Area. Any state, territory or country known to be infested with the oak wilt disease defined herein.

(6) International movement. Movement into Florida from any country or area outside the United States.

(7) Interstate movement. Movement into Florida from another state or U. S. possession.

(8) Intrastate movement. Movement within the state of Florida.

(9) Master permit. An official document issued by the director allowing entry of host plants from infested areas, defining the items being moved, and containing specific instructions regarding inspection, certification, and movement.

(10) Oak wilt disease. A fungal disease of oak (Quercus spp.), chestnut (Castanea spp.), chinquapin (Castanea spp. or Castanopsis spp.) and tanbark oak (Lithocarpus densiflora) cited by the organism, Ceratocystis fagacearum.

(11) Regulated area. Any area in such proximity to an infestation that it cannot be separated for quarantine purposes from an infestation.

(12) Regulated article. Any article, including but not limited to firewood with bark and unpeeled lumber, capable of transporting or harboring oak wilt disease.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1),(4),(5) FS. Law Implemented 581.011, 581.031(6),(7),(17), 581.083, 581.101, 581.181 FS. History–New 10-18-90.