(a) General rule.--Where the distribution, transportation, cultivation, propagation, marketing, retail, wholesale, holding, warehousing, research or educational practices of a noxious weed or controlled plant is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, a permit, or any regulation promulgated or order issued under this chapter, the department, in addition to any other action authorized under this chapter, may file a complaint before a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which the noxious weed or controlled plant is located, or before the Commonwealth Court, requesting the injunctive relief as necessary to prevent harm and requesting an order of seizure and condemnation be issued.
(b) Relief.--In the event that the court finds the noxious weed or controlled plant to be in violation of this chapter, a permit, or any regulation promulgated or order issued under this chapter, the court shall order the condemnation of the noxious weed or controlled plant. Upon execution of the court order, the condemned noxious weed or controlled plant shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the laws of this Commonwealth.
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