Every elm tree, regardless of species or variety, infected with the fungus Ceratostomella ulmi, popularly called Dutch Elm disease, shall be cut and burned; if on public property, within 30 days after the Director shall learn of the condition; if on private property, within ten days after notice as specified in § 95.07(B). No person shall possess, sell, give away, or transport any elm tree afflicted with the fungus Ceratostomella ulmi, nor any wood from, or parts of, any afflicted tree, branches, and roots of any tree so afflicted may be transported to a place for burning in a manner approved by the Director.
(‘83 Code, § 95.13) Penalty, see § 10.99