It is a handy reference to take when you travel so you can visit those businesses that welcome visitors. Below the picklist you can find information about orchid-importing regulations. Operating Hours 2. General Geographic Location 7. Each state in the United States has its own policies and regulations regarding nursery licenses, inspections, etc.
Individual countries follow their own set of regulations.
When ordering from companies in the US, request information about trade, shipping and exporting policies. Or, contact your state agricultural extension office or other governing agencies for details. This trade act was ratified by 80 countries in 1973 and today 143 countries participate. Trade in all artificially propagated species on Appendix I is allowed when accompanied by a permit for artificially propagated plants issued by the country of origin. The American Orchid Society encourages the purchase of hybrids and artificially propagated species.