RS 3:3391.3: Definitions

As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings, except where the context expressly indicates otherwise:

(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry or his duly authorized designee.

(2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

(3) "Formosan suppression zone" means any area or areas of the state designated by the commissioner where Formosan termite suppression or control programs may be undertaken.

(4) "Formosan termite" means the termite Coptotermes formosanus in any state of development.

(5) "Infested" means having the presence of live Formosan termites.

(6) "Person" means any individual, firm, company, corporation, partnership, society, association, governmental agency, political subdivision, public entity, or any other entity created by federal or state law or recognized by Louisiana law.

(7) "Regulated article" means any infested material.