The legislature hereby finds and declares that the Formosan termite has for many years been a public nuisance, a pest, and a menace to homes and buildings, live trees, agricultural crops, electronic and communication cables, wooden bridges, railroad ties, pilings, and other structures.  The Formosan termite causes massive destruction and damage.  The Formosan termite problem crosses all racial, ethnic, financial, and cultural barriers and has caused damage in historic as well as business and residential areas.  The purpose of this initiative is to manage infestations and halt the spread of the Formosan termite.  The legislature hereby finds and declares that the spread of the Formosan termite must be contained and brought to a controllable level.

Acts 1999, No. 486, §1, eff. June 21, 1999.