WAC 16-489-020   Blueberry scorch virus -- Definitions.  The following definitions apply to chapter 16-489 WAC.

     (1) "Blueberry plants" means all plants and plant parts of Vaccinium corymbosum, except fruit that is free of leaf tissue.

     (2) "Blueberry scorch virus" means any and all strains of blueberry scorch carlavirus.

     (3) "Pest free area" means an area where no strain of blueberry scorch virus occurs, as demonstrated by scientific evidence, and in which, where appropriate, this blueberry scorch virus free condition is being officially maintained.

     (4) "Director" means the director of the Washington state department of agriculture or the director's authorized representative.

     (5) "Micropropagated plants" means plants propagated using aseptic laboratory techniques and an artificial culture medium.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 17.24, 15.13 RCW. 02-13-125, § 16-489-020, filed 6/19/02, effective 7/20/02.]