S 910 · 106th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Noxious Weed Coordination and Plant Protection Act

Introduced 1999-04-29· Sponsored by Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee on Forestry, Conservation, and Rural Revitalization. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-317.(1999-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Plant Protection Title II: Inspection and Enforcement Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Title IV: Federal Coordination Title V: Authorization of Appropriations Noxious Weed Coordination and Plant Protection Act - Title I: Plant Protection - Prohibits a person from importing, exporting, or moving in interstate commerce an authorized plant pest. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to permit such introduction or movement. Prohibits the unauthorized mailing, and knowing delivery by a mail carrier, of plant pests. (Sec. 102) Authorizes the Secretary to restrict the importation, movement, and means of conveyance of plants, plant products, biological control organisms, plant pests, and noxious weeds in order to prevent their U.S. introduction and interstate movement. Authorizes: (1) the Secretary to publish lists of noxious weeds and biological control agents; and (2) private petitions to add or remove listings. (Sec. 103) 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 a…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat