Virginia § 3.2-709 - Authority for compensation to growers in infested areas
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-709 — Authority for compensation to growers in infested areas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.2-709. Authority for compensation to growers in infested areas
The Commissioner, when he determines that it is necessary to fulfill the objectives of this article, may authorize the payment of reasonable compensation to growers in infested areas for eliminating or not planting host crops, or otherwise controlling the target pest, pursuant to instructions issued by the Commissioner or for losses or expenses resulting from the destruction of any host or regulated articles. No payment shall be authorized for the destruction of regulated articles moved in violation of any regulation or any hosts planted contrary to instructions issued by the Commissioner.
1975, c. 29, § 3.1-188.28; 2008, c. 860.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-709
What does Code of Virginia § 3.2-709 cover?
Section 3.2-709 ("Authority for compensation to growers in infested areas") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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