Control Authorities' Responsibilities

Section 220 Section 220.80  Control Authorities' Responsibilities Each Control Authority shall carry out the duties and responsibilities set forth in the Act and these rules with respect to the land under its jurisdiction. These duties shall include, but not be limited to the following: a)         Establish, under its general direction, a coordinated program for the control and eradication of noxious weeds within its jurisdiction. b)         Examine all land under its jurisdiction for compliance. c)         Compile data on infested areas and areas eradicated. d)         Advise persons responsible for controlling and eradicating noxious weeds of the best and most practical methods of noxious weed control and eradication. e)         Investigate or aid in the investigation and prosecution of violations of the Act. f)         Publish notices for control and eradication of noxious weeds as set forth in the Act and these rules and as prescribed by the Director. g)         Cooperate with Federal, State, and local authorities in carrying out the provisions of the Act and its rules.