Arizona § 3-212 - Infested plants; sale or transportation prohibited; disposition of infested or wormy apples and pears
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-212 — Infested plants; sale or transportation prohibited; disposition of infested or wormy apples and pears, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-212. Infested plants; sale or transportation prohibited; disposition of infested or wormy apples and pears
A. It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, give away or transport, except from the state as provided in section 3-211, plants, fruits, vegetables or seeds known to be infested by dangerously injurious insects or plant diseases or known to harbor any pest whatsoever.
B. When apples or pears are infested by the coddling moth, plain evidence of injury by this insect to the fruit shall constitute a condition of infestation.
C. When the director believes the protection of the industry requires such action, fruit commonly known as "wormy," together with other apples or pears in the same container or lot together with the containers, shall be declared a public nuisance by the director, and offering for sale, selling, giving away or transporting the fruit after it is declared a public nuisance is unlawful.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-212
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-212 cover?
Section 3-212 ("Infested plants; sale or transportation prohibited; disposition of infested or wormy apples and pears") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 3-212?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 3-212 apply to my situation?
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