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23-07-2003, 11:12 PM

Phisherman wrote in
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On 23 Jul 2003 20:42:11 GMT, (Frankhartx) wrote:

From: Hope Munro Smith
Newsgroups: rec.gardens

Does anyone have experience with the border check point and what the
procedure is? I don't want to bring a bunch of plants and then have
them thrown out at the border, I'd rather give them away. Thanks for

Border check point? Is California now another country? If it has
border check points then it ought to be..

You bet they do. I moved from Ohio to California. They ask if you
have any plants or fruit in the vehicle. The purpose is to protect
the plants in California where much of out fruits and vegetables are
grown. Insects do get into California anyway, often at the airport,
then they had "spray days" where you need to cover and protect your
car's finish and stay inside if you want to avoid the insecticide.

Did you bring any plants with you?