United States · Bill · S
S. 2555 (102nd)
Alien Species Prevention and Enforcement Act of 1992
Introduced
8 April 1992
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Status
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Summary
Alien Species Prevention and Enforcement Act of 1992 - Amends Federal law to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to screen all mail to Hawaii to: (1) identify and obtain a search warrant to inspect mail likely to contain any plant pest or injurious animal; (2) remove, examine, and destroy the prohibited material; (3) notify the intended recipient; and (4) determine whether the situation warrants prosecution. Increases specified Federal penalties relating to the introduction of plant or animal pests. Directs: (1) the Postmaster General to offer to enter into a two-year cooperative agreement with Hawaii to enforce specified postal restrictions on mailed plants; and (2) the Secretaries of the Interior and of Agriculture to enter into similar agreements with Hawaii to enforce laws under their respective jurisdictions.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 8 April 1992
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/senate-bill/2555
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