### Question
How does PLANT PROTECTION define plant pest?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 7702*, **plant pest** is defined as:

> any living stage of any of the following that can directly or indirectly injure, cause damage to, or cause disease in any plant or plant product:


(A) A protozoan

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 104-PLANT PROTECTION**

