A. Vested In Commissioners: The duties of enforcing this chapter and carrying out its provisions are vested in the commissioners.
B. Inspection And Certification: The commissioners may inspect and certify county crops and imports and exports and any other materials or items to verify freedom from county noxious weeds, and may authorize the county weed superintendent and others to perform such inspections and certification.
C. Other Necessary And Appropriate Acts: The commissioners may perform such other acts as may be necessary or appropriate for the administration of the provisions of this chapter.
D. Noncompliance:
1. Notice: If, at any time, the commissioners determine that any person or agency has failed to cooperate or carry out duties and responsibilities required by this chapter, the commissioners shall notify them of the deficiency, and designate corrective action and deadline which will constitute compliance.
2. Failure To Comply: If the violation is not satisfactorily corrected within seven (7) days after the time outlined in the commissioners' corrective action plan, the commissioners may initiate appropriate action, which could include quarantine and charge to the violator of all expenses including the hiring of necessary labor, materials and equipment.
E. Petition; Public Hearing: The commissioners shall, within sixty (60) days of receipt of a petition by an affected person, arrange for a public meeting to be held to review the county noxious weed program and allow public comment.
F. County Weed Superintendent; Duties: It shall be the duty of the county weed superintendent to examine all land within the county for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of this chapter have been complied with; to compile data and submit reports as the commissioners may require; consult, advise and provide direction on matters pertaining to the most effective and most practical methods of county noxious weed control; investigate or aid in the investigation and prosecution of any violation of this chapter; and to cooperate with and assist other county weed superintendents for the mutual benefit of counties so involved. The county weed superintendent may enter upon all lands within the county where there are county noxious weeds to ascertain conditions, if a reasonable attempt has been made to contact the owner prior to entry, and if there is probable cause for the entry. (Ord. 01-3, 4-9-2001)