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Plant Protection (7 U.S.C. 7701 - 7786)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
United States Code - Title 7 - Agriculture
Subject
Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases Plant production Plant variety Weeds Certification Policy/planning Hazards Inspection Enforcement/compliance Hygiene/sanitary procedures Dangerous animal/harmful animal
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the United States Code concerns plant protection. Specifically, it provides for regulation of movement of plant pests; regulation of movement of plants, plant products, biological control organisms, noxious weeds, articles, and means of conveyance; reduction in backlog of agricultural export petitions; notification and holding requirements upon arrival; general remedial measures for new plant pests and noxious weeds; declaration of extraordinary emergency and resulting authorities; recovery of compensation for unauthorized activities; control of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets; certification for exports; methyl bromide; national plan for control and management of Sudden Oak Death; and plant pest and disease management and disaster prevention. The chapter further provides for inspection and enforcement in the field of plant protection; and noxious weed control and eradication.

Full text
English
Website
uscode.house.gov