Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act
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Summary
This bill amends federal criminal law to establish penalties for the reckless importation or handling of dangerous agricultural pathogens without required permits. Violations carry imprisonment of up to 10 years, with sentences up to 20 years if the offense involves concealment, foreign government involvement, or causes over $1 million in economic damage. The Secretary of Agriculture would define which pathogens qualify as high-risk through regulation.
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