7 CFR § 318.13-12 - Movement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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title: "7 CFR § 318.13-12 - Movement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture."
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# 318.13-12 Movement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Notwithstanding any other restrictions of this subpart, regulated articles may be moved if they are moved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for experimental or scientific purposes and are moved under conditions found by the Administrator to be adequate to prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases.