### Question
How does the law define established disease?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 8914*, **established disease** is defined as:

> a plant or animal disease or pest that—


(A)(i) if it becomes established, poses an imminent threat to agriculture in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 8914*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 114-AGRICULTURAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-AGRICULTURAL SECURITY**

