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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Plant Quarantine Act Plant Quarantine Act The term 'Plant Quarantine Act ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Originally enacted in 1912, this Act gives the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service authority to regulate the importation and interstate movement of nursery stock and other plants that may carry pests and diseases that are harmful to agriculture. This authority is particularly important to the agency’s ability to prevent or limit the spread of harmful invasive species within or to a state or region of the United States'. Previous 5 Terms: Plant hours connected to load Plant liquids Plant or gas processing plant Plant products Plant quarantine Next 5 Terms: Plant regulator Plant use Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970 plantar Plant-pesticide About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.