(1) The fungus disease commonly known as the white pine blister rust caused by the organism Cronartium ribicola Fischer is declared to be a dangerous forest pest in all its stages.
  (2) The director of the department of agriculture shall enforce and administer the measures specified in this act for the control of this pest.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 286.102

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  (3) All state departments shall cooperate with the department of agriculture in the control and eradication of the white pine blister rust.