Since serious weeds often become established because their noxious potential is not recognized until they have spread beyond possibility of eradication, protection of Latah County against unrecognized threats shall include the following:
A. Unknown Plants: No plant, including seed or other propagules, of any alien species shall be grown in, transported within, or admitted into Latah County without accurate taxonomic identification as to species by either Latin name or by common name listed in locally available standard reference books. All unknown plants are hereby designated County noxious weeds for quarantine purposes only, and submitted to a County designated authority for identification. If such plants are identified in accordance with this chapter to the satisfaction of the Board, the noxious status of such plants is no longer based on unknown status and is determined by that identification. (Ord. 135, 6-13-1994)
B. New Alien Species: Any plant species found in the County, and that has not been documented to previously exist in the County, shall be automatically and immediately designated a County noxious weed on a temporary basis. Said temporary designation shall be reviewed by the Board within six (6) months to determine whether such designation should be made permanent. Such designation may be withdrawn or amended by the Board, after further investigation and completion of the Noxious Weed Review and Decision Record. (Ord. 135, 6-13-1994; amd. 2018 Code)