§ 17-37-105 - Administration.

17-37-105. Administration.

(a) (1) The State Plant Board is vested with the authority to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including the employment of necessary personnel.

(2) (A) The board shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations which shall have the full force and effect of law for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter.

(B) The rules and regulations may include the authorization to require licensed operators to submit written monthly reports setting out the description and location of properties on which pest control service has been rendered and such other information relative thereto as the board shall deem necessary.

(C) The rules and regulations may include minimum standards for pest control service work and shall include fees sufficient to pay the cost of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.

(b) The board or its authorized representative may enter upon and inspect properties, plants, or products for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and of carrying out the rules and regulations made pursuant to this chapter.