Shipments of Nursery Stock May Be Held for Inspection

PURPOSE: This rule authorizes inspection of all foreign shipments of nursery stock and greenhouse stock whether or not they are accompanied by a valid inspection certificate. It gives the state entomologist the authority to hold any plants or plant products up to twelve hours for inspection. (1) Any shipment of nursery stock or greenhouse stock, herbaceous or bedding plants, or parts of them, or other plants or plant products in the raw or unmanufactured state, including fruits, nuts, field, vegetable or flower seeds, which is shipped or carried into this state from any foreign country or territorial possession of the United States whether or not accompanied by a valid certificate of inspection may be inspected by the state entomologist or his/her authorized representative, except those countries or territories with which Missouri has reciprocal agreements, and any person who receives the shipment shall hold same subject to instruction. (2) The state entomologist may cause any plants, plant products, things or substances under the jurisdiction of the Missouri Plant Law to be held for inspection, regardless of whether labeled according to the statutes and rules. These plant products shall not be held for over twelve (12) hours if proper inspection is available. AUTHORITY: section 263.040, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1958, effective Aug. 14, 1958. Amended: Filed April 22, 1965, effective May 2, 1965. Amended: Filed March 25, 1966, effective April 4, 1966. Amended: Filed May 27, 1975, effective June 6, 1975. Refiled March 11, 1976. Rescinded: Filed Aug. 14, 1984, effective Jan. 1, 1985. Readopted: Filed Sept. 12, 1984, effective Jan. 1, 1985. *Original authority 1939, amended 1984.