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› Federal Order

› Alabama

Entire state is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from Alabama, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› California

All of Los Angeles and Orange counties, as well as parts of San Diego, Imperial, and Riverside counties are under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

According to Federal law, host plants cannot be moved from these quarantined areas to the American Samoa, Arizona, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, nor to areas of California and South Carolina that have NOT been quarantined because of the presence of Asian citrus psyllid.

In order to ship host plants from locations under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid to areas other then those listed above, however, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Florida

Entire state is under quarantine for citrus greening disease and Asian citrus psyllids.

It is illegal to move live citrus plants, plant parts, budwood, or cuttings from Florida. (Note: Dooryard citrus fruit cannot be moved from Florida unless the fruit is packed at a certified packinghouse and has been issued a Limited Permit by USDA. Florida gift fruit must also come from a certified packinghouse and be shipped under a Limited Permit issued by USDA. In either case, dooryard citrus or gift fruit cannot be shipped to California, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, Louisiana, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.)

› Georgia

Entire state is under quarantine for citrus greening disease and Asian citrus psyllids.

It is illegal to move live citrus plants, plant parts, budwood, or cuttings from Georgia.

› Guam

Entire island is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from Guam, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Hawaii

Every island is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from Hawaii, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Louisiana

Two parishes are under quarantine for citrus greening disease.

Host plants of citrus greening—including all live plants, budwood, and cuttings—are prohibited from being shipped or moved outside of the following parishes:

  • Orleans
  • Washington

Entire state is also under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from the state (except for Orleans and Washington parishes), the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Mexico

Asian citrus psyllids have been detected in Mexico, including Tijuana city, close to the California border. Although authorities between the U.S. and Mexican governments are working closely to monitor and inspect citrus plants and plant materials, it is advised that no host plants—including all live citrus plants, budwood, and cuttings—be shipped or moved from Mexico to the United States.

› Mississippi

Entire state is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from Mississippi, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Puerto Rico

Entire island is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from Puerto Rico, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› South Carolina

Beaufort and Charleston counties are under quarantine for citrus greening disease. Host plants of citrus greening—including all live plants, budwood, and cuttings—are prohibited from being shipped or moved outside of these counties.

Three counties are also under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids—Beaufort, Charleston, and Colleton.

According to Federal law, host plants from Colleton County cannot be moved to the American Samoa, Arizona, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, nor to areas of California and South Carolina that have NOT been quarantined because of the presence of Asian citrus psyllid. (Currently, the only South Carolina counties where host plants originating from Colleton County can be moved are Beaufort and Charleston.)

In order to ship host plants from Colleton County to areas other than those listed in the above paragraph, however, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Texas

Entire state is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from the state, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

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