Alan Lowman Agri Compliance Spec. Plant Protection Section, GDA

Regulations Stop the movement of economically important plant pests in commerce. Target either a particular pest or its host(s). Target infested areas Made at the Federal or State level based on impact. Commonly called quarantines. Usually offer an acceptable sanitation routine to allow movement.

Regulations Federal United States Department of Agriculture State Plant Health Director or SPHD (“spud”) administrator State State Departments of Agriculture State Plant Regulatory Official or SPRO administrator

Help! National Plant Board Organization of State Plant Regulatory Officials Compiles a list of regulatory requirements by state Links to a list of federal regulatory requirements National Plant Board - Laws and Regulations

Selected Regulations Federal examples Imported Red Fire Ant 2007 Quarantine Treatments for Nursery Stock Fire Ant Map Common Barberry/ Black Stem Rust Black Stem Rust Map

Selected Regulations State examples Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan JB Maps Georgia Puerto Rico

General Considerations If shipping plant materials Plan 12 months in advance Whenever possible, ship bare root and free from soil Courtesy compliance for Japanese Beetles and Fire Ants Free from nematodes of regulatory concern Nematode sample results or nematode certification program If possible, minimal green foliage If needed, growing season inspections/testing

General Considerations If shipping seed Plan 12 months in advance If needed, conduct growing season inspections Ship free of damaged seed and foreign material No soil If needed, apply seed treatments