Disposition of regulated articles denied entry
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Any regulated article that is denied entry into the United States because it does not meet the requirements of this subpart must be promptly safeguarded or removed from the United States. If the article is not promptly safeguarded or removed from the United States, it may be seized, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with section 414 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7714).
[64 FR 45866, Aug. 23, 1999, as amended at 66 FR 21057, Apr. 27, 2001]
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