7 U.S. Code § 7702. Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) Article

The term “article” means any material or tangible object that could harbor plant pests or noxious weeds.

(2) Biological control organism

The term “biological control organism” means any enemy, antagonist, or competitor used to control a plant pest or noxious weed.

(3) Enter and entry

The terms “enter” and “entry” mean to move into, or the act of movement into, the commerce of the United States.

(4) Export and exportation

The terms “export” and “exportation” mean to move from, or the act of movement from, the United States to any place outside the United States.

(5) Import and importation

The terms “import” and “importation” mean to move into, or the act of movement into, the territorial limits of the United States.

(6) InterstateThe term “interstate” means—

(A)

from one State into or through any other State; or

(B)

within the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, or any other territory or possession of the United States.

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