The state of California was introduced to the Asian citrus psyllid in 2008, and we are just starting to see practical addendums to policies.
Adapting ACP Regulations for California
The United States Department of Agriculture implemented ACP regulations that are protocol for the United States when ACP showed up in the state. The only issue with that is every state and commodity has different circumstances. Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says recent updates show they are willing to adapt regulations, even if it was a long time coming.