Treatment for Insects or Other Pests

Treatment for Insects or Other Pests. Vessels and aircraft traveling into or within the Commonwealth and known or suspected upon reasonable grounds to be harboring insects or other agricultural pests will be subject to treatment as may be deemed necessary by customs and biosecurity officer(s); provided, that such treatment is performed by a certified applicator in the CNMI. All treatment expenses shall be the responsibility of the importer or consignee, with treatment to be monitored by a Customs Biosecurity officer to ensure requirements are satisfactorily met per regulations. Source: Repealed and reenacted by PL 24-36, § 4 (Aug. 06, 2026).