An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in plants and plant products, providing for plant and pollinator protection; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Agriculture; establishing the Plant and Pollinator Protection Committee and the Plant and Pollinator Protection Account; dissolving the Plant Pest Management Account; providing for violations and penalties; and making repeals.

This bill creates a new framework within the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to protect plants and pollinators from pests and invasive species. It establishes a dedicated committee and funding account to oversee inspections, licensing, and the issuance of quarantine orders for businesses that sell plants or manage bees. Under the new rules, the department gains the authority to enter licensed properties, enforce stop orders to prevent the spread of harmful organisms, and impose penalties for violations. Additionally, the legislation dissolves the existing Plant Pest Management Account to consolidate resources under the new Plant and Pollinator Protection Account.