Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture to the "Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity". Renames the Board of Agriculture to the "Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity". Part II: Establishes and appropriates funds for a Deputy Director of Biosecurity. Part III: Changes references to the plant and animal declaration form to the "biosecurity form". Part IV: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part V: Appropriates funds for positions for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Statutes affected:
HB427: 26-16, 194-2, 205-47, 219-8, 150A-5, 150A-52, 150A-53
HB427 HD2: 26-16, 194-2, 205-47, 219-8, 26-52, 26-56, 150A-5, 150A-52, 150A-53
HB427 HD1: 26-16, 194-2, 205-47, 219-8, 150A-5, 150A-52, 150A-53
Latest: 26-16, 194-2, 205-47, 219-8, 150A-5, 150A-52, 150A-53