was given the authority to declare plants "noxious weeds", and limit the interstate spread of such plants without a permit. The Secretary has the authority to inspect, seize, and destroy products, and quarantine areas, if necessary to contain, or limit the spread of such weeds.
Amended in 1990
The Act was amended by the
U.S. Forest Service
, do the following:
Designate an office or person adequately trained in managing undesirable plant species to develop and coordinate a program to control such plants on the agency's land;
Establish and adequately fund this plant management program through the agency's budget process;
Complete and implement cooperative agreements (requirements for which are provided) with the States regarding undesirable plants on agency land; and
Establish integrated management systems (as defined in the Act) to control or contain undesirable plants targeted under the cooperative agreements.
Superseded in 2000
The Act was superseded in 2000 by the
Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States)106–224 (text)(PDF)) on June 20, 2000, except for the introductory section of the FNWA, and the amendment of 1990 (section 15, 7 U.S.C.§ 2801 note and 7 U.S.C.§ 2814
