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2006 Georgia Code - 2-7-19
2-7-19. When two reputable citizens of any county in
this state notify the Commissioner, from belief, that noxious
insects or plant diseases exist in their county, the Commissioner
shall ascertain as speedily as possible the nature and extent of
the condition reported. If, after such investigation, it is
determined by the Commissioner that it is necessary or desirable
for the public interest, he shall act with all due diligence to
control or eradicate such insects or plant diseases by giving
notice to the owner, tenant, or agent of the owner of such premises
to treat such affected plants or other things or substances
according to the methods he may prescribe or to destroy them within
the period set forth in such notice. If, after the expiration of
the period set forth in the notice, the affected materials or other
things or substances have not been destroyed or treated as
prescribed in the notice or the treatment has not been properly
applied or is not effectual in ridding the affected materials,
things, or substances of the pests, the Commissioner shall cause
such affected materials, things, or substances to be properly
treated or destroyed, as his judgment warrants. The cost of the
work shall be assessed against the owner of the premises and shall
be collected in the same manner as that provided in Code Section
2-7-17.
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