7 USC 7756 - Preemption

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 13, 2024

§ 7756.

Preemption

(a)

Regulation of foreign commerce

No State or political subdivision of a State may regulate in foreign commerce any article, means of conveyance, plant, biological control organism, plant pest, noxious weed, or plant product in order—

(1)

to control a plant pest or noxious weed;

(2)

to eradicate a plant pest or noxious weed; or

(3)

prevent the introduction or dissemination of a biological control organism, plant pest, or noxious weed.

(b)

Regulation of interstate commerce

(1)

In general

(2)

Exceptions

(A)

Regulations consistent with Federal regulations

(B)

Special need

(Pub. L. 106–224, title IV, § 436, June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 453.)

cite as: 7 USC 7756