R3-4-245. Noxious Weeds

A. Definitions. In addition to the definitions provided in A.R.S. § 3-201, R3-4-101 and R3-4-201, the following apply to this Section: 1. “Class A Noxious Weed” is categorized as a species of plant that is not known to exist or of limited distribution in the state and is a high priority pest for quarantine, control, or mitigation, Class A noxious weeds are listed in Table 4, Class A Noxious Weeds. 2. “Class B Noxious Weed” is categorized as a species of plant that is known to occur, but of limited distribution in the state and may be a high priority pest for quarantine, control or mitigation if a significant threat to a crop, commodity, or habitat is known to exist. Class B noxious weeds are listed in Table 5, Class B Noxious Weeds. 3. “Class C Noxious Weed” is categorized as a species of plant that is widespread but may be recommended for active control based on risk assessment. Class C noxious weeds are listed in Table 6, Class C Noxious Weeds. B. Restrictions: 1. No Class A, B, or C Noxious Weed, or commodity infested or contaminated with a Class A, B, or C Noxious Weed, shall be admitted into the state unless otherwise authorized by the Associate Director. 2. The Department may quarantine and abate an area infested or contaminated with a Class A or Class B Noxious Weed if it has been determined by the Associate Director that an imminent threat to agriculture or horticulture exists.