§ 1032. Powers of the Secretary
The Secretary in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter may:
(1) Adopt and amend rules as he or she deems necessary in order to carry out the provisions of sections 1033, 1034, 1035, and 1040 of this chapter.
(2) Appoint assistants, subject to applicable laws and rules, to perform or assist in the performance of any of the duties or functions of the Secretary under this chapter.
(3) Excluding private domiciles and curtilage, enter any premises, public or private, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Whenever practicable, advance notice of a proposed survey or examination shall be given to the owner or occupant of the property to be entered.
(4) Solicit and receive federal or private funds.
(5) Cooperate with the federal government and any agencies, departments, and instrumentalities of the federal government, the State of Vermont and any agencies, departments, divisions, or political subdivisions of the State, and any other state or commonwealth and any agencies, departments, or political subdivisions of a state or commonwealth, in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(6) Enter into compliance agreements with any person engaged in growing, handling, or moving regulated articles, plant pests, plants, or plant products. (Added 1995, No. 68 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
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