Title 7, AgricultureRelease 119-102
§7718 Certification for Exports
Title 7 › CHAPTER 104 — PLANT PROTECTION › SUBCHAPTER I — PLANT PROTECTION › § 7718
Summary
The Secretary may certify that plants, plant products, or biological control organisms meet export countries’ rules about pests and noxious weeds.
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Title 7, §7718
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The Secretary may certify as to the freedom of plants, plant products, or biological control organisms from plant pests or noxious weeds, or the exposure of plants, plant products, or biological control organisms to plant pests or noxious weeds, according to the phytosanitary or other requirements of the countries to which the plants, plant products, or biological control organisms may be exported.
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Transfer of Functions
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of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to agricultural import and entry inspection activities under this chapter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see section 231, 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
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7 U.S.C. § 7718
Title 7, Agriculture
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102