§ 76-7A-2 — Definitions

As used in the Harmful Plant Act: 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.

Legislative History

1978 Comp., § 76-7A-2, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 125, § 2.