(1) The Commissioner may treat with pesticides or destroy volunteer or other noncommercial cotton, and may establish procedures for the purchase and destruction of commercial cotton in elimination zones as designated under KRS 247.6050.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no payment shall be made to the owner or lessee for the destruction or injury of any cotton which was planted in an elimination zone if the cotton was planted in violation of any provision of KRS 247.6040 to 247.6070 or any administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 247.6040 to 247.6070.
(3) If cotton that was planted in an elimination zone prior to the notification requirement in KRS 247.6050 is destroyed or injured, the Commissioner shall pay for losses incurred.
(4) The Commissioner may restrict entry by persons, and may restrict the location of honeybee colonies, in any areas of an elimination zone which has been or is to be treated with pesticides.