As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1991, c. 785, §3 (NEW).]
1.Commissioner.
"Commissioner" includes a designee of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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2.Greenhouse.
"Greenhouse" means a structure covered with glass, plastic, fiberglass or other transparent material in which plants are
cultivated in a controlled environment.
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3.Nursery.
"Nursery" means a place where nursery stock is produced, stored or offered for sale.
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4.Nursery stock.
"Nursery stock" means:
A. Woody plants, including ornamental and fruiting trees, shrubs, vines and all viable parts of these plants; [1991, c. 785, §3 (NEW).]
B. Herbaceous plants, including florist stock plants, annuals, perennials, vegetable seedlings, herbs, potted plants and all
viable parts of these plants; and [1991, c. 785, §3 (NEW).]
C. Any other plant or plant part designated by the commissioner. [1991, c. 785, §3 (NEW).]
"Nursery stock" does not include cut Christmas trees, wreaths, field crops, seeds, dried herbs and flowers and cut flowers.
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5.Other materials.
"Other materials" means material not included in the definition of "nursery stock," such as containers, seeds and cut Christmas
trees.
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6.Plant pest.
"Plant pest" means any insect, mite, nematode, fungus, virus, bacteria, slug, snail or other form of aquatic or terrestrial
plant or organism that may cause injury to a plant or that the commissioner declares to be a plant pest.
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SECTION HISTORY
1991, c. 785, §3 (NEW).
2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
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