(a) General. Quarantined articles originating from
quarantined areas are prohibited entry into or through the free areas
of Texas, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) Exemptions.
(1) Processed lumber that is free of bark or has been
kiln dried or fumigated.
(2) Finished wood products without bark.
(c) Exceptions.
(1) Quarantined articles from quarantined areas are
allowed entry into or through the free areas of Texas if:
(A) treated or processed as prescribed by the department;
and
(B) accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, compliance
agreement, or other phytosanitary document, issued by an authorized
inspector of the state of origin certifying that the article was treated
or processed as prescribed and is free of the quarantined pest.
(2) Quarantined articles that originate outside the
quarantined area may transit through the quarantined area without
a certificate if:
(A) the article is safeguarded in an enclosed vehicle
or with adequate covering against infestation;
(B) the points of origin and destination are specified
on the waybill accompanying the shipment; and
(C) the article is moved directly through the quarantined
area without stopping beyond the time required for simple transit.
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