1. The Department shall, if
necessary or if a complaint is made to the Department, cause
an inspection to be conducted of any premises, land, means
of conveyance or article of any person in this state, and if
found infested with any pest or plant disease that is
injurious to:
(a) The public health or quality
of any water in this state; or (b) Any wildlife, beneficial
use of land or agriculture in this state, the Department may
provide a written notice of its findings to the owner or
occupant of the premises, land, means of conveyance or
article and require him to control, treat or eradicate the
pest or plant disease in the manner and within the period
specified in the notice.