### Question
How is the "agricultural disease emergency" defined?


### Answer
The term **agricultural disease emergency** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 8901* as follows -

> an incident of agricultural disease that requires prompt action to prevent significant damage to people, plants, or animals

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 8901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 114-AGRICULTURAL SECURITY**

