R68-23-9. Exemptions

  (1) Firewood harvested in areas other than those under quarantine are exempted from the treatment requirements in R68-23-7.

  (2) The department may issue an exemption to the treatment for areas under quarantine upon request.

  (3) Requests for an exemption shall be made to the department in writing and shall contain the:

  (a) identity of the firewood importer;

  (b) origin of harvest identified by county or counties and state; and

  (c) type of wood to be imported.

  (4) The department shall respond in writing within 10 business days of the request for an exemption.

  (5) Exemptions are valid for a twelve (12) month period.

  (6) The department may at any time revoke an exemption do to a change in the risk assessment.

  (7) The department shall notify the firewood importer, in writing, identifying the reason(s) for the revocation.