177A.5 - DUTIES -- PUBLIC NUISANCES.
177A.5 DUTIES -- PUBLIC NUISANCES.
The state entomologist shall keep informed as to known species and
varieties of insect pests and diseases, the origin, locality, nature
and appearance thereof, the manner in which they are disseminated,
and approved methods of treatment and eradication. In the rules made
pursuant to this chapter the state entomologist shall list the
dangerously injurious insect pests and diseases which the
entomologist shall find should be prevented from being introduced
into, or disseminated within, this state in order to safeguard the
plants and plant products likely to become infested or infected with
such insect pests and diseases. Every such insect pest and disease
listed, and every plant product infested or infected therewith, is
hereby declared to be a public nuisance. Every person who has
knowledge of the presence in or upon any place of any insect pest or
disease so listed, shall immediately report the fact and location to
the state entomologist, or the assistant state entomologist, giving
such detailed information relative thereto as the person may have.
Every person who deals in or engages in the sale of plants and plant
products shall furnish to the state entomologist or the
entomologist's inspectors, when requested, a statement of the names
and addresses of the persons from whom and the localities where the
person purchased or obtained such plants and plant products. Section History: Early Form
[S13, § 2575-a47; C24, § 4047; C27, 31, 35, § 4062-b5; C39, §
4062.05; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, § 267.5; C75, 77, 79,
81, § 177A.5]
Referred to in § 177A.19
Nuisances in general, chapter 657