Pennsylvania § 1522 - Stop-sale orders.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1522 — Stop-sale orders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1522. Stop-sale orders.
(a) General rule.--The department may issue and enforce a stop-sale order to any person holding or required to hold a permit under this chapter or to any person where a noxious weed or controlled plant exists. The stop-sale order shall require a person to hold, at a designated place, any noxious weed or controlled plant. Noxious weeds or controlled plants subject to a stop-sale order issued under the authority of this subsection shall continue to be held at the designated place until the department is notified by the person to whom the stop-sale order was directed that the prescribed treatment measure or action has been taken and a reinspection of the premises indicates the treatment measure has been completed and was effective.
(b) Official marking of noxious weeds and controlled plants subject to a stop-sale order.--
(1) Noxious weeds and controlled plants under a stop-sale order shall be clearly identified and, where practicable, conspicuously marked.
(2) It shall be unlawful for a person to remove markings placed by the department for this purpose unless instructed by the department to do so.
(c) Violation of a stop-sale order.--It shall be unlawful to violate a stop-sale order issued under this section. The department may impose any and all penalties authorized under this chapter for a violation of the order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1522
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1522 cover?
Section 1522 ("Stop-sale orders.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 1522?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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