Section 76-7A-2 - Definitions.

76-7A-2. Definitions.

As used in the Harmful Plant Act [76-7A-1 to 76-7A-11 NMSA 1978]:   

A.     "article" means soil, seeds, unprocessed feeds, packaging materials, nursery stock, machinery or anything capable of transporting or harboring a harmful plant;   

B.     "board" means the board of regents of New Mexico state university;   

C.     "department" means the New Mexico department of agriculture;   

D.     "move" means to ship, offer for shipment, receive for transportation, carry or otherwise transport or allow to be transported;   

E.     "harmful plant" means any plant, seeds or other parts of a plant the board declares by regulation to be a harmful plant;   

F.     "permit" means a document issued by the department to provide for the movement of a harmful plant in accordance with regulations adopted by the board;   

G.     "person" means any individual, firm, association or corporation; and   

H.     "plant" means any living stage of a plant, including but not limited to seeds and reproductive parts of a plant.