Administrative Code of 1987
Section 34. Powers and Duties and Plant Quarantine Officers. - The Plant Quarantine Officers shall have authority to:
(1) Inspect all carriers, passengers, crew, luggage and incoming mails to determine the presence of plants, plant products and other materials capable of harboring plant pests as well as potential animal pests;
(2) Enter into and inspect any and all areas where plants, plant products and other materials capable of harboring plant pests are landed, stored or grown;
(3) Examine imported plants, plant products, and other materials capable of harboring plant pests as well as potential animal pests and administer necessary measures to insure effective implementation of the provisions of this Chapter;
(4) Inspect, administer treatment and certify plants, plant products and other related materials intended for export, if the importing country so requires;
(5) Confiscate and destroy or refuse entry of plants, plant products and potential animal pests involved in prohibited importations and deny inspection, certification or clearance of the same; and
(6) Perform such other related duties as may be provided by law.