5B-26.004. Declaration of Oak Wilt Disease as a Plant Pest and Quarantine

Pursuant to section 581.031(6), F.S., the oak wilt disease incited by Ceratocystis fagacearum is declared to be a plant pest and a nuisance as well as any plant or other thing infested or infected therewith or that has been exposed to infestation or infection and therefore likely to communicate same. A quarantine is hereby established against any state, territory, or country known to be infested with the oak wilt disease defined herein.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(6) FS. History–New 10-18-90, Amended 6-4-95.