A. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, or knowingly transport within this state any weed-infested material:

1. Bearing a false or misleading label and/or invoice;

2. Bearing a false or misleading statement regarding absence or presence of noxious weeds; and

3. Containing any seeds, root stalks, or reproductive portions of noxious weeds.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person within this state:

1. To detach, alter, deface, or destroy any label or invoice provided for in this subarticle or rules or to alter or substitute weed-infested material that may in any manner defeat the purpose of this subarticle;

2. To disseminate any false or misleading advertisement concerning weed-infested material in any manner;

3. To hinder or obstruct the State Board of Agriculture in the performance of its duties and functions under the provisions of this subarticle; and

4. To fail to comply with a "stop-sale" order made pursuant to the provisions of this subarticle.

Laws 1955, HB 505, p. 78, art. 8(E), § 2; Amended by Laws 2000, SB 1424, c. 367, § 122, emerg. eff. June 6, 2000 (superseded document available).