Plant Protection Act

Summary

Plant Protection Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) to restrict the importation, movement, and means of conveyance (including the mail) of plants, plant products, biological control organisms, plant pests, and noxious weeds, (articles) in order to prevent their U.S. introduction and interstate movement. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to notify the Secretary of such articles' arrival, and hold them at the port of entry until inspected and authorized for U.S. movement by the Secretary. Prohibits a person from moving unauthorized and uninspected articles from a port of entry or interstate. (Sec. 6) Authorizes: (1) the Secretary to take specified remedial measures, including treatment or disposal, to avoid dissemination of a plant pest or noxious weed; (2) the Secretary to make inspections and seizures; and (3) owner compensation for unauthorized disposals. (Sec. 9) Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) make phytosanitary export certificates based upon foreign requirements; and (2) enter into reimbursable fee agreements for preclearance outside the United States. (Sec. 12) Sets forth penalty and enforcement provisions. (Sec. 16) Authorizes appropriations and fund transfers. (Sec. 17) Repeals specified Acts.

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 January 1999

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• Introduced in Senate

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