Arizona § 3-210 - Destruction of infected shipments
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-210 — Destruction of infected shipments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-210. Destruction of infected shipments
A. When a shipment of any plant, plant product, soil or other thing imported or brought into the state is found to be infested by or to harbor insects, noxious weeds or other pests dangerous to the interests of the state, the director shall notify, in writing, the shipper, consignee or owner, and shall require the shipper, consignee or owner, at the owner's option, immediately to reship from the state, treat or destroy the plant or other thing in whole or in part as the director deems necessary, at the owner's expense. If the shipper, consignee or owner neglects or refuses to reship from the state or treat or destroy the infested shipment the director shall order the infested shipment to be destroyed.
B. A shipper, consignee or owner of any plant, plant product, soil or other thing that is subject to this section may request a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10, but the request for a hearing shall not stay necessary treatment action under this section.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-210
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-210 cover?
Section 3-210 ("Destruction of infected shipments") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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