U.S. Citrus Protection Act
Source: Congress.gov ·
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What This Bill Does
This bill bans the import of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China into the United States. It overrides any other laws that might allow such imports.
Who It Affects
Importers and businesses bringing fresh citrus fruit from China into the United States. U.S. customs and border protection officials who enforce import rules.
Key Provisions
• Commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China cannot be imported into the United States (Sec. 2(a))
• This ban overrides any other existing laws that might permit such imports (Sec. 2(a))
What Changes
If this becomes law, any fresh citrus fruit that is commercially produced and comes from China will be prohibited from entering the United States.
Important Definitions
The bill does not explicitly define "commercially produced" or "fresh citrus fruit."
Effective Date
90 days after the date this bill becomes law (Sec. 2(b))
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