Lacey Act Coverage Flowchart for Plants and Products Thereof
Yes Yes
Is it a wild plant or a tree or product thereof from either natural or planted forest stands?
Is it a tree?
Is it a cultivar?
Yes
Covered. Needs declaration. (See declaration flowchart)
No
Does not require PPQ 505.
No Is it a common food crop?
Does not require PPQ 505.
No
Yes
Does not require PPQ 505.
No
Covered. Needs declaration. (See declaration flowchart)
Yes
Is it on CITES, ESA etc.? No Is it to remain planted, or be planted or replanted?
Yes
No
Note: red text will be further defined by implementing agencies. See http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_he alth/lacey_act/index.shtml for current details.
Is it a research specimen?
Does not require PPQ 505. Yes
Does not require PPQ 505.
No
Covered. Needs declaration. (See declaration flowchart)