                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

AUTHORITY FOR COMPENSATION TO GROWERS IN INFESTED AREAS (§ 3.2-709)

The Commissioner, when he determines that it is necessary to fulfill the
objectives of this article, may authorize the payment of reasonable compensation
to growers in infested areas for eliminating or not planting host crops, or
otherwise controlling the target pest, pursuant to instructions issued by the
Commissioner or for losses or expenses resulting from the destruction of any
host or regulated articles. No payment shall be authorized for the destruction
of regulated articles moved in violation of any regulation or any hosts planted
contrary to instructions issued by the Commissioner.

HISTORY: 1975, c. 29, § 3.1-188.28; 2008, c. 860.