LAC 7:XV.115. Issuance of Certificate Permits, Certificate Permit Tags and Fumigation Certificates

A. Certificate permits, certificate permit tags and fumigation certificates may be obtained by application, in writing, to the state entomologist or a local inspector. B. Certificate permits and certificate permit tags for movement or sale of restricted materials will be issued whenever an inspection reveals that such materials are free of any infestation of the specific plant pest or disease subject to regulation. No certificate permit or certificate permit tag will be issued when such materials are found on inspection to be infested with the plant pest or disease. C. Container certificate permit tags must be attached to each container of a shipment prior to issuance of a certificate permit. D. Certificate permits, certificate permit tags and/or fumigation certificates may be canceled by the state entomologist whenever, in his sole judgment, such cancellation is necessary to prevent the spread of any plant pest or plant disease within Louisiana. E. Certificate permits, certificate permit tags and fumigation certificates become invalid after one shipment and/or one sale.