HR 1986 · 100th Congress · Agriculture and Food
Agricultural Quarantine Enforcement Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Favorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.(1988-04-27)
Plain Language Summary
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Agricultural Quarantine Enforcement Act - Prohibits first-class mail parcel service (excluding letters) for any plant- or animal-related article unless the sender permits an agricultural inspection of such parcel. Makes it unlawful for a sender not to declare such articles. Provides for the: (1) detention of interstate mail (including mail from Puerto Rico); (2) inspection of international mail; and (3) detention of mail from outside the United States. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) coordinate activities under this Act with the United States Postal Service and the United States Customs Service; and (2) conduct a public education campaign. Authorizes the Secretary to assess civil penalties for violations of this Act.…
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Cosponsors (20)
18 Democrats2 Republicans