The aim of this Chapter is to empower the Secretary of Agriculture, either independently or in cooperation with States or political subdivisions thereof, farmers' associations and similar organizations, and individuals, to carry out operations or measures to detect, eradicate, suppress, control, or to prevent or retard the spread of plant pests. The Secretary of Agriculture is further authorized to cooperate with the governments of foreign countries, or the local authorities thereof, and with foreign or international organizations or associations, in carrying out necessary surveys and control operations in those countries in connection with the detection, eradication, suppression, control, and prevention or retardation of the spread of plant pests. Methods for the control of incipient or emergency outbreaks of insect pests or plant diseases, including grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, and chinch bugs may also be applied as may be necessary, in particular, collaborating with Mexico and Canada. A special program shall be instituted to control grasshoppers and Mormon Crickets on all Federal lands. The Act also stipulates detailed funding provisions for the purposes of this law.
Estados Unidos de América · 1905-03-03